Data released by the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission has revealed that power generated in the country dropped in the second quarter of 2024.
As of the first quarter of 2024, the country generated 8,887.93Gwh of electricity, however it fell to 8,776.55GWh in the second quarter of the year.
The average generation capacity also fell from 4294.10MW in 2024/Q1 by 224.29MW.
The average hourly generation of the country also fell by 387.56MWh/h compared to the 4069.57MWh/h generated in the first quarter of 2024.
The report noted that the hourly generation and total generation of the grid-connected power plants (excluding Zungeru) decreased by -9.52%5 respectively in 2024/Q2 compared to generation in 2024/Q1.
It was further noted that the hourly generation decreased from 4,069.57MWh/h recorded in 2024/Q1 to 3,682.02MWh/h in 2024/Q2 while the total generation decreased from 8,887.93GWh generated in 2024/Q1 to 8,041.50GWh in 2024/Q2 (-846.43GWh).
The significant decrease in generation is attributable to the decrease in the available capacity of many power plants during the quarter.
The report also noted that the most significant decreases in average hourly generation were recorded in Olorunsogo NIPP (-78.72%), Dadin Owa Hydro (-75.12%), Afam IV-V (-61.12%), Geregu (-36.58%) and Shiroro (-36.34%) power plants.
The average hourly generation of Kainji (-31.82%), Afam VI (-17.40%), Delta GS (-2.98%), and Azura IPP (-0.41%) power plants also decreased in 2024/Q2 compared to 2024/Q1.Nigeria has continued to experience challenges in its electricity sector, a development that has led to inconsistent generation of electricity across the country and heavy reliance on generators.
Source:- Saharareporters
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