Jebba Hydroelectric Power Station

Jebba Power Station
Country Nigeria
Location Nigeria
Status Operational
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. Archived from the original on 2010-04-01. Retrieved 2009-08-01.
  2. "Niger Dams Project". Encyclopædia 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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