The national grid received a boost in power generation in 2024 following the addition of the Zungeru Power plant. Data from the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) indicates that 28 grid-connected electricity generation plants generated an average of 5,237 megawatts (MW) of electricity in December 2024, after decades of hovering around 4,000MW.
The Zungeru Hydroelectric Power Plant was integrated into the national grid on May 3, 2024, contributing an additional 624MW to the power supply.
The integration marked a boost in Nigeria’s energy landscape, supporting the growing industrial sector and increasing demand for reliable electricity. It also pushed total national grid capacity to over 5,000 MW, enhancing electricity supply across the country.
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The Zungeru Hydroelectric Power Plant was integrated into the national grid on May 3, 2024, contributing an additional 624MW to the power supply.
The integration marked a boost in Nigeria’s energy landscape, supporting the growing industrial sector and increasing demand for reliable electricity. It also pushed total national grid capacity to over 5,000 MW, enhancing electricity supply across the country.
Read more at LeadershipNG