On several power lines across the country, there are antennas mounted that are often confused with TV aerials. A photo of an electric pole with an aerial mounted atop Photo/Kenya PowerIt helps Kenya Power and other power suppliers to monitor electricity distribution to different places across the country. It ensures power distribution by offering features like a real-time view into the operation, maintaining desired voltages, currents, and power factors as well as generating alarms. When an area is hit by power interruptions, the system sends data to the master station for the issue to be addressed. Furthermore, since the system detects equipment damage and faults earlier, they reduce the turnaround time especially when responding to emergencies.

Source: The Star April 18, 2023 14:33 UTC