Jebba Hydroelectric Power Station

Jebba Power Station
Location Nigeria
Status Operating
Thermal power station
Primary fuel Hydropower
Power generation
Nameplate capacity 540 MW (720,000 hp)

The Jebba Power Station is a hydroelectric power plant of the Niger River in Nigeria. It has a power generating capacity of 540 megawatts (720,000 hp) enough to power over 364,000 homes[1] The hydroelectric power plant was completed in 1984.[2]

The Jebba Power Station is located 64 miles (103 km) from the Kainji Dam.

References

  1. "Jebba Hydro Power Station". www.afdevinfo.com. 2009-07-25. Retrieved 2009-08-01.
  2. "Niger Dams Project". Encyclopedia Britannica. Retrieved July 21, 2012.

Coordinates: 9°08′08″N 4°47′16″E / 9.13556°N 4.78778°E / 9.13556; 4.78778


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