The Shiroro Power Station is a hydroelectric power plant of the Kaduna River in Niger State, Nigeria.[1][2] It has a power generating capacity of 600 megawatts (800,000 hp) enough to power over 404,000 homes[3]
Shiroro Power Station | |
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Country | |
Location | Shiroro, Niger State |
Coordinates | 9°58′30″N 6°50′04″E / 9.97500°N 6.83444°E |
Status | Operational |
Commission date | 1999 |
Thermal power station | |
Primary fuel | Hydropower |
Power generation | |
Nameplate capacity | 600 megawatts (800,000 hp) |
The Shiroro Power Station began operating in 1990.[4]
Report says in 2019, Shiroro Hydroelectric Power Plant, Niger State, has received a N8.5 billion investment boost as its operators, North South Power Company Limited's (NSP) issue Green Bond to optimize its output.[5]
See also
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- ^ "Shiroro power station". Google Maps. Retrieved 13 June 2018.
- ^ "Installed capacity". www.livingproofbiblechurch.org. 2009-07-25. Retrieved 2009-08-01.[permanent dead link]
- ^ "Shiroro Dam". Encyclopædia Britannica. Archived from the original on January 18, 2013. Retrieved July 21, 2012.
- ^ Emma, Ujah (March 2, 2019). "Shiroro Power Plant receives N8.5 b boost". www.vanguardngr.com.