Solar Power Plants in Nigeria
20 plants · 60 MW total installed capacity
| # | Power plant | Capacity (MW) | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of Maiduguri | 12 | 2018 |
| 2 | Kumbotso | 10 | 2023 |
| 3 | Ibadan | 10 | 2019 |
| 4 | Bayero University, Kano (BUK) | 7.1 | 2020 |
| 5 | Joseph Sarwuan Tarka University Makurdi (Jostum) | 3.5 | 2020 |
| 6 | Nigerian Defence Academy | 2.5 | 2018 |
| 7 | Tulip Cocoa Processing Co | 2.35 | — |
| 8 | Eko Atlantica Solar Farm | 2 | — |
| 9 | Usmanu Danfodiyo University | 2 | — |
| 10 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University | 2 | — |
| 11 | Federal University Gashua | 1.8 | 2019 |
| 12 | Modibbo Adama University | 1.8 | 2018 |
| 13 | FUPRE Solar Farm | 1.35 | — |
| 14 | Alex Ekwueme Federal University | 1.115 | — |
| 15 | Mokoloki Town | 0.185 | 2018 |
| 16 | Gbamu Gbamu | 0.085 | — |
| 17 | Voice of Nigeria | 0 | 2021 |
| 18 | ABIBA Solar Power Station | 0 | 2021 |
| 19 | Dikwa General Hospital | 0 | 2020 |
| 20 | Ashama Solar Power Station | 0 | 2019 |
Frequently Asked Questions: Solar Power in Nigeria
How many Solar power plants are in Nigeria?
Nigeria has 20 Solar power plants with a combined installed capacity of 60 MW.
What is the largest Solar power plant in Nigeria?
University of Maiduguri is the largest Solar power plant in Nigeria, with an installed capacity of 12 MW, commissioned in 2018.
What is the newest Solar power plant in Nigeria?
The most recently commissioned Solar power plant in Nigeria is Kumbotso (2023).
What is the average size of a Solar power plant in Nigeria?
The average Solar power plant in Nigeria has a capacity of 3 MW.