Bayero University, Kano (BUK)— 7.1 MW Solar
Bayero University, Kano (BUK) is a 7.1 MW solar power plant in Nigeria. Ranked #4 of 20 solar plants in Nigeria, this facility contributes 11.88% of the country's total solar capacity of 60 MW. The largest solar plant in Nigeria is University of Maiduguri at 12 MW, making BUK 1.7 times smaller. Nearby plants within 50 km include Kumbotso (10 MW, Solar). The facility is located in Kano State, approximately 15 km northeast of Kano City.
6 years old
Nigeria, Africa
- 51. largest of 85 plants in Nigeria
- #26,579 worldwide by installed capacity
- #5,012 of 11,042 Solar plants worldwide
- 0.03% of the installed capacity of Nigeria
6 years in operation
Solar fleet average: 10.4 years
Kano State Government operates 2 plants totalling 7 MW
3 plants within 100 km, 10 MW combined
Source: OpenStreetMap
Location
Zero Direct Emissions
Bayero University, Kano (BUK) is a solar power plant producing approximately 11 GWh of clean electricity per year with zero direct CO₂ emissions during operation.
Lifecycle emissions: ~41 g CO₂/kWh (manufacturing, transport, decommissioning)
Technical Details
- Primary Fuel Type
- Solar
- Energy Source
- Renewable
- Country
Nigeria- Continent
- Africa
- Data Source
- Global Power Plant Database
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