Tag: West African Power Pool

The West African Power Pool (WAPP) has successfully completed the first full synchronization of its regional electricity grid, connecting 15 countries into a single interconnected power system. The landmark trial, supported by GE Vernova’s advanced grid orchestration and automation technology, marks a critical step toward establishing a unified electricity market in West Africa. The synchronized […]

Nigeria has successfully synchronised its national electricity grid with the West African Power Pool (WAPP), linking the country with a regional power system spanning 14 other nations. The Nigerian Independent System Operator (NISO), in collaboration with WAPP’s Information and Coordination Centre (WAPP-ICC), confirmed that the synchronisation involved harmonising frequencies, upgrading system controls, and coordinating real-time […]