- The firm plans to create a digitised grid with smart transformers.
Schneider Electric and Ikeja Electricity Distribution Company are in partnerships to improve power distribution in its network.
Schneider Electric announced that the collaboration would address common problems faced by electricity distribution companies in the country, namely the lack of traceability when faults occur on the network, leading to extended periods of outages. According to the firm, the partnership is the first step toward setting up a digitised grid, starting with smart transformers.
Mr Mojola Ola, Director, Marketing, Business Development & Access to Energy – Anglophone West Africa, Schneider Electric, said it would enable the remote monitoring and control of the grid. He noted that this would improve the quality and reliability of the network, as well as reduce operational costs for the DisCo.
Mrs Folake Soetan, Chief Executive Officer, Ikeja Disco, said the partnership exemplifies Ikeja Electric’s desire to leverage innovation and technology to improve customer experience. “We are delighted to partner with Schneider Electric on this project as it becomes imperative that we adopt a more strategic approach in managing our network.” She said.