An additional 700MW has been added to Nigeria’s national grid with the completion of the Zungeru hydroelectric power project. It is the largest hydroelectric dam to be built in Nigeria since the commissioning of the Kainji dam in 1968. Nigeria: hydropower station commissioned as part of dam projectNew hydroelectric project stable and on grid“The main hydraulic structures (gated spillway, power intake and diversion galleries) are integrated into the RCC dam structure on the left bank. “The hydroelectric power plant consists of four Francis turbine units operating at net nominal head of 92m, nominal flow of 220cu.m/sec and rated speed of 107.1rpm.”In a statement, the Minister of Power, Abubakar D. Aliyu, said: “On Thursday, 25 May 2023, the Zungeru Hydroelectric Power Plant became a reality. We have added to the grid 700MW.

Source: The North Africa Journal May 29, 2023 13:28 UTC