Jebba Hydroelectric Power Station
The Jebba Hydroelectric Power Station, also Jebba Power Station, is a hydroelectric power plant across the Niger River in Nigeria. It has a power generating capacity of 578.4 megawatts, enough to power over 364,000 homes. The plant was commissioned on 13 April 1985, although commercial energy production began in 1983.
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Map of Nigeria showing the location of Jebba Hydroelectric Power Station. Jebba Hydroelectric Power Station (Africa) Jebba Hydroelectric Power Station (Earth) | |
| Country | Nigeria |
| Location | Kwara State/Niger State |
| Coordinates | 09°08′08″N 04°47′16″E |
| Purpose | Power |
| Status | Operational |
| Opening date | 13 April 1985 |
| Owner(s) | Federal Government of Nigeria |
| Operator(s) | Mainstream Energy |
| Dam and spillways | |
| Impounds | Niger River |
| Operator(s) | Mainstream Energy |
| Commission date | 13 April 1985 |
| Turbines | 6 x 96.4 MW |
| Installed capacity | 578.4 megawatts (775,600 hp) |
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