- TSi Power and Energy Control Systems launched advanced power quality technologies in Nigeria to help businesses cut losses from unstable electricity and equipment damage.
- The firms showcased solutions like Sinetamer and VRP, enabling industrial users to reduce diesel use, extend equipment life, and rely more on grid power.
TSi Power and Energy Control Systems have unveiled a range of advanced power protection technologies aimed at helping Nigerian businesses reduce losses caused by poor electricity supply, including voltage instability, harmonics, and power surges.
The companies introduced the solutions at their first Nigeria Power Quality Conference, held July 25 in Lagos, under the theme “Maximising Industrial Electronic Investment Through High-Performance Protection Systems.”
Tim Chima, Managing Director of Asprinox, the event’s host and local partner, said the firms are bringing globally proven technologies to Nigeria to stabilise power supply and shield sensitive industrial equipment from damage.
“Many companies fail because they can’t absorb the cost of bad power,” Chima said. “We’re introducing high-performance power quality systems that help businesses maximise whatever grid power is available.”
He highlighted two flagship products: the Sinetamer Surge Protection Device and the Voltage Regulator Precision (VRP) stabiliser. According to Chima, global firms such as Coca-Cola, major banks, and telecom operators already use these solutions in the United States, Australia, and Africa.
“These devices clean up power, extend machine life, reduce maintenance costs, and cut diesel expenses, money businesses can reinvest to grow,” Chima said.
He noted that the technologies are tailored for industrial and large commercial users, including banks, telecoms, and manufacturing plants, which often rely on diesel generators due to grid unreliability. “If a telecom company with 1,000 sites adopts our solutions, it can save up to $11 million a year by cutting back on generator use,” he said.
Chima explained that Asprinox’s VRP stabiliser ensures stable voltage during power fluctuations, eliminating the need to switch to generators. Meanwhile, the Sinetamer provides multi-mode protection from surges and lightning, with a 25-year replacement warranty and no maintenance requirements.
“We aim to make grid electricity viable again,” Chima said. “The cheapest energy is utility power. We stabilise it and restore business confidence in it.”
The event featured presentations by Nam Paik, TSi Power USA’s Sales Director; Jim Rosser, MD of Energy Control Systems Africa; and John Mitchell, CP Automation UK’s Global Sales Director. The experts demonstrated how their technologies optimise power quality and extend equipment life.
Jim Rosser, whose firm co-hosted the conference, said the solutions go beyond hardware. “We provide full diagnostics and metering,” he explained. “Electricity problems are invisible, so we install data loggers for a day or a week, collect power quality data, and produce comprehensive reports that outline causes and cost-effective remedies.”
He described the Sinetamer as the group’s signature technology. “It doesn’t just protect against surges; it filters out harmful frequencies and harmonics that destroy equipment. This goes far beyond traditional surge protectors,” Rosser said.
He added that their systems already operate at telecom towers such as IHS in Nigeria, hospitals in East Africa, and manufacturing plants in South Africa.
Rosser also introduced a digital tool that simplifies product selection. “Our app asks three questions and generates a circuit diagram and technical data sheet in minutes; it’s plug-and-play for engineers and decision-makers,” he said.
While the firms target industrial-scale users, Chima said they occasionally support programmes for small businesses. He stressed that the solutions are cost-effective, with pricing tailored to the severity of the client’s power challenges.
“We don’t oversell. We diagnose and prescribe only what is needed,” Chima said. “The gains, less downtime, fewer generator hours, and longer equipment life, far outweigh the cost.”
The companies confirmed ongoing engagement with Nigerian regulators, including the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC), to introduce the solutions to public institutions and government agencies.
“We’re not just selling products, we’re delivering solutions,” Rosser said. “And from what we’ve seen, Nigeria is ready.”