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Shiroro Hydroelectric Power Station

Coordinates: 9°58′30″N 6°50′04″E / 9.97500°N 6.83444°E / 9.97500; 6.83444
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Shiroro Power Station
Map
Country
LocationShiroro, Niger State
Coordinates9°58′30″N 6°50′04″E / 9.97500°N 6.83444°E / 9.97500; 6.83444
StatusOperational
Commission date1999
Thermal power station
Primary fuelHydropower
Power generation
Nameplate capacity600 megawatts (800,000 hp)

The Shiroro Power Station is a hydroelectric power plant of the Kaduna River in Niger State, Nigeria.[1][2] It has a power generating capacity of 600 megawatts (800,000 hp) enough to power over 404,000 homes[3]

The Shiroro Power Station began operating in 1990.[4]

Report says in 2019, Shiroro Hydroelectric Power Plant, Niger State, has received a N8.5 billion investment boost as its operators, North South Power Company Limited's (NSP) issue Green Bond to optimize its output.[5]

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References

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  1. ^ "Shiroro Lake". OpenStreetMap. Retrieved 13 June 2018.
  2. ^ "Shiroro power station". Google Maps. Retrieved 13 June 2018.
  3. ^ "Installed capacity". www.livingproofbiblechurch.org. 2009-07-25. Retrieved 2009-08-01.[permanent dead link]
  4. ^ "Shiroro Dam". Encyclopædia Britannica. Archived from the original on January 18, 2013. Retrieved July 21, 2012.
  5. ^ Emma, Ujah (March 2, 2019). "Shiroro Power Plant receives N8.5 b boost". www.vanguardngr.com.