The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN), in partnership with the African Development Bank (AfDB), has commenced a two-day validation workshop on the feasibility study for the deployment of a Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) across the country.
The initiative, which was disclosed in a statement from the TCN is part of its sustained efforts to advance innovative energy solutions capable of addressing persistent power system instability and enhancing electricity reliability nationwide.
Speaking at the opening session of the forum, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of TCN, Engr. Sule Abdulaziz, who was represented by the General Manager, Engineering, Engr. Mojeed Akintola, called on stakeholders to actively participate in the review process to ensure the project reflected the realities and operational needs of Nigeria’s power sector.
According to him, the Battery Energy Storage System project represents a strategic and forward-looking intervention designed to strengthen grid balancing, improve power system resilience, and support ongoing efforts to stabilize electricity supply.
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He said: “This initiative is timely as Nigeria continues to pursue greater stability in electricity supply. The BESS project is a forward-looking measure by TCN in collaboration with the African Development Bank to address system instability and enhance grid balancing in the country.”
The TCN boss further emphasized the importance of stakeholder engagement in shaping a practical and effective roadmap for implementing battery storage technology in the nation’s electricity value chain.
In his remarks, the Lead Consultant for the project from the AfDB, Prof. Tajudeen Sikiru, harped on the significance of the validation exercise, urging participants to critically examine every aspect of the policy and technical documents.
The industry expert projected that the success of the project would have far-reaching implications for the future of Nigeria’s electricity sector.
He said: “The validation of this report is critical. Participants must carefully consider every detail because the future of Nigeria’s electricity sector depends significantly on the outcomes of this workshop.”
The Battery Energy Storage System initiative forms part of ongoing collaboration between TCN and the AfDB aimed at strengthening the nation’s power transmission capacity and delivering a more reliable and sustainable electricity supply for Nigerians.
Industry experts believe the deployment of Battery Energy Storage Systems could play a transformative role in Nigeria’s energy transition by enabling efficient storage of excess electricity, improving grid flexibility, integrating renewable energy sources, and reducing power disruptions.
The workshop, which featured industry experts, policymakers, and development partners to scrutinize and validate findings of the feasibility study, is expected to produce recommendations that will guide the implementation of the project and support broader efforts to modernize the nation’s electricity infrastructure, improve energy security, and accelerate economic development.
