Planck Vision Systems manufactures thermal imaging solutions for portable inspection and 24/7 monitoring of commercial applications including: Early Fire Detection, Manufacturing, Substations and Tunnels, Electrical Panel/Cabinets, Storage Facilities, Data Centers and Elevated Body Temperature Screening. Our company is headquartered in Santa Barbara CA, the capital of infrared sensing technologies in the United States.
On October 14, 2024, at 6:48 PM, Nigeria experienced a national electricity grid collapse, marking the sixth failure of the year. Power generation plummeted from 3.87 gigawatts to zero within two hours. This outage affected customers across Enugu, Abia, Anambra, Ebonyi, and Imo States. The estimated economic loss from this collapse is around $5 million. Both the Enugu and Abuja Electricity Distribution Companies confirmed the outage and are awaiting restoration updates from the National Control Centre.
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On October 14, 2024, at approximately 6:48 PM, Nigeria faced another severe electricity crisis as the national electricity grid collapsed, marking the sixth time in 2024 that the system has failed. Power generation levels dropped dramatically, with outputs recorded at 3.87 gigawatts at 5 PM falling to zero by 7 PM and 8 PM.
The Enugu Electricity Distribution Company (EEDC) confirmed the grid collapse, stating that it caused widespread power outages across their network, affecting states including Abia, Anambra, Ebonyi, Enugu, and Imo. EEDC’s Head of Corporate Communications, Emeka Ezeh, emphasized that all interface stations were out of supply and they were on standby for updates from the National Control Centre in Osogbo.
Similarly, the Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC) reported that the power outage stemmed from a system failure at 6:58 PM, which also impacted their franchise areas. Both companies assured customers that they are collaborating with stakeholders to restore power as soon as the grid stabilizes.
The estimated economic loss due to this grid failure is around $5 million, highlighting the significant impact of such outages on the economy and daily life in Nigeria.
To prevent such occurrences in the future, implementing early detection systems is crucial. Thermal imaging cameras, like those offered by Planck Vision Systems, can continuously monitor electrical systems for irregularities. These cameras provide critical data analysis and trends that help identify potential failures before they escalate, safeguarding infrastructure and ensuring a stable power supply.
source：thewillnews.com
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Planck Vision Systems thermal imaging cameras offer 24/7 monitoring to constantly gather and analyze data with software that identifies trends and anomalies. Fixed mount or pan/tilt drive cameras can survey large areas of a substation with crisp thermal images. Planck Vision Systems cameras will always be in the right place at the right time to eliminate the potential for costly unexpected substation failures.
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