Shiroro Hydroelectric Power Station

Shiroro Power Station
Location Nigeria
Status Operating
Thermal power station
Primary fuel Hydropower
Power generation
Nameplate capacity 600 MW (800,000 hp)

The Shiroro Power Station is a hydroelectric power plant of the Kaduna River in Niger State, Nigeria. It has a power generating capacity of 600 megawatts (800,000 hp) enough to power over 404,000 homes[1]

The Shiroro Power Station began operating in 1990.[2]

References

  1. "Installed capacity:". www.livingproofbiblechurch.org. 2009-07-25. Retrieved 2009-08-01.
  2. "Shiroro Dam". Encyclopedia Britannica. Retrieved July 21, 2012.

Coordinates: 9°58′30″N 6°50′04″E / 9.97500°N 6.83444°E / 9.97500; 6.83444


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