Saturday, July 5, 2025 - Nigeria’s electricity generation rose by 10.92% in the first quarter of 2025, driven by improved operational capacity and better availability of thermal and hydropower plants supplying the national grid.
This is according to the latest report from the Nigerian
Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) for Q1 2025.
Total energy generated stood at 10,304.47 gigawatt-hours
(GWh), up from 9,289.95 GWh recorded in the previous quarter. The increase
highlights stronger performance across multiple power plants, supported by
improved grid dispatch conditions.
NERC noted that average hourly generation on the grid also
grew by 13.39%, rising to 4,770.59 megawatt-hours per hour (MWh/h) from
4,207.41 MWh/h in Q4 2024—an increase of 563.18 MWh/h.
“The hourly generation and the total
generation increased by 13.39% and 10.92% respectively in Q1 2025 compared to
Q4 2024. This rise is linked to an increase in the cumulative available
generation capacity of grid-connected plants,” the report stated.
A total of 19 power plants boosted their output during the
quarter, contributing significantly to the overall rise in generation.
Thermal power plants were the main drivers of growth. Out of
the 23 thermal plants connected to the grid, 16 recorded higher average hourly
output compared to the previous quarter.
Top contributors included Delta_1, which added 157.58 MWh/h,
followed by Geregu_2 (71.95 MWh/h), Egbin_1 (68.20 MWh/h), and Afam_2 (68.03
MWh/h).
Hydropower plants also supported the growth, though at a
smaller scale. The five grid-connected hydro stations posted a combined
increase of 54.93 MWh/h, marking a 4% improvement. Zungeru_1 led with a 23.55%
rise, while Shiroro_1 and Kainji_1 grew by 12.21% and 4.80% respectively.
This first-quarter improvement reflects ongoing efforts to
stabilize power supply through better plant maintenance, enhanced grid
management, and more consistent dispatch across regions
However, challenges such as fuel supply to plants, equipment
reliability, and high operating costs continue to limit the full potential of
Nigeria’s power generation capacity.
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