Dadin Kowa hydroelectric plant
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Other names: Mabon Dadin Kowa
Dadin Kowa hydroelectric plant is an operating hydroelectric power plant in Gombe, Nigeria.
Project Details
Table 1: Project details for Dadin Kowa hydroelectric plant
| Status | Commissioning year | Nameplate capacity | Turbines | Technology type | Owner | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating[1] | 2020[2] | 40 MW[2] | 2 x 17 MW[3] | Conventional storage[1] | Upper Benue River Basin Development Authority[3] | Upper Benue River Basin Development Authority[3] |
Location
Table 2: Location details for Dadin Kowa hydroelectric plant
| Location | River | Coordinates (WGS 84) |
|---|---|---|
| Gombe, Nigeria[2][4] | Gongola River[1] | 10.3213, 11.4814 (exact)[2][4] |
The map below shows the exact location of the hydroelectric power plant:
Articles and Resources
Additional data
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References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 https://www.waterpowermagazine.com/news/mabon-and-hydrogrid-partner-to-bring-ai-driven-optimisation-to-dadin-kowa-plant-nigeria/.
{{cite web}}: Missing or empty|title=(help) - ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 https://www.hydrogrid.ai/blog/mabon-partners-with-hydrogrid.
{{cite web}}: Missing or empty|title=(help) - ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 (PDF) https://www.triming.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Dadin-Kowa-ESMP-draft-final-report.pdf.
{{cite web}}: Missing or empty|title=(help) - ↑ 4.0 4.1 https://maps.app.goo.gl/neF4z5WoVgmEDmEC9.
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