Kenya Power MD Siror explains how supply, demand trigger outages
Siror said grid stability depends on maintaining a balance between electricity generation and demand while continuously monitoring voltage and frequency.
NAIROBI, Kenya - Kenya Power's Managing Director and CEO, Eng. Dr. Joseph Siror, has shed light on the reasons behind power outages in the country. He explained that grid stability relies on maintaining a balance between electricity generation and demand, closely monitoring voltage and frequency. When either of these parameters goes beyond predetermined levels, the grid can automatically trip as a safety measure.
Siror noted that some outages may be due to the grid's protective mechanisms rather than a lack of electricity generation. He emphasized that frequency is particularly sensitive to the balance between supply and demand, often affected by solar power generation, which he used as an example. When solar power generation drops due to factors like heavy rain, it can cause a frequency dip, leading to the grid disconnecting some loads to restore balance.
Conversely, if solar generation increases unexpectedly, it can cause a frequency spike, potentially threatening grid stability.
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