According to the Commission, GenCos that fail to comply with this directive will face significant financial penalties and possible disconnection from the national grid.
The directive is contained in a newly released regulatory framework titled: “Order on the Mandatory Integration of Grid-Connected Generating Units into the New SCADA/EMS for the Nigerian Electricity Supply Industry.”
The order was published on NERC’s website on Friday and took effect from May 22.
It was signed by NERC Chairman, Garba Sanusi, and Vice Chairman, Musiliu Oseni.
According to the commission, the integration shall include real-time data transmission of the following parameters: Active Power, Reactive Power, Frequency, Voltage, Status of Circuit breakers, and Fault alarms.
It also said that the document further provided many other details required from the Gencos and other operators in the sector.
According to the commission, the order seeks to strengthen real-time monitoring of the power grid, improve operational efficiency, enhance load dispatch, and reduce nationwide system disturbances by ensuring full visibility of electricity generation across the country.
