Hydroelectric Power Plants in Nigeria
18 plants · 9,517 MW total installed capacity
| # | Power plant | Capacity (MW) | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mambilla Hydroelectric Power Station | 3,050 | 2021 |
| 2 | Kainji | 760 | 1968 |
| 3 | Kainji Dam | 760 | 1968 |
| 4 | Kainji Hydro Power Plant | 760 | 1968 |
| 5 | Zungeru Hydro Power Dam | 700 | 2013 |
| 6 | Zungeru Hydro Power Station | 700 | 2021 |
| 7 | Shiroro Hydroelectric Power Station | 600 | 1990 |
| 8 | Shiroro | 600 | 1990 |
| 9 | Jebba Hydroelectric Power Station | 578.4 | 1985 |
| 10 | Jebba | 540 | 1985 |
| 11 | Gurara II Hydroelectric Power Station | 360 | 2012 |
| 12 | Kashimbila Dam | 40 | 2019 |
| 13 | Dadin Kowa Hydro Power Plant | 39 | — |
| 14 | Gurara | 30 | 2015 |
| 15 | Kashimbila Hydroelectric Power Station | 0 | 2014 |
| 16 | Bakolori Dam | 0 | 1978 |
| 17 | Kano State Power Plant | 0 | 2015 |
| 18 | Kurra Falls II | 0 | 2013 |
Frequently Asked Questions: Hydroelectric Power in Nigeria
How many Hydroelectric power plants are in Nigeria?
Nigeria has 18 Hydroelectric power plants with a combined installed capacity of 9,517 MW.
What is the largest Hydroelectric power plant in Nigeria?
Mambilla Hydroelectric Power Station is the largest Hydroelectric power plant in Nigeria, with an installed capacity of 3,050 MW, commissioned in 2021.
What is the newest Hydroelectric power plant in Nigeria?
The most recently commissioned Hydroelectric power plant in Nigeria is Mambilla Hydroelectric Power Station (2021).
What is the average size of a Hydroelectric power plant in Nigeria?
The average Hydroelectric power plant in Nigeria has a capacity of 529 MW.