Power China Huandong, a leading power design and construction company, has officially handed over the rehabilitated 80MW generating unit 1G9 of Kainji Hydropower to Mainstream Energy Solutions Limited (MESL).
This marks a significant milestone in Mainstream Energy Solutions Capacity Recovery initiative.
In 2021, MESL signed a contract with Power China Huadong Engineering Corporation for rehabilitation works at the Kainji Hydropower Plant.
The contract covered the rehabilitation of the Unit 1G9 (80MW) and the installation of units 1G3 and 1G4 (110MW).
In a statement announcing the completion of the rehabilitation of 1G9, on Tuesday, April 22, 2025, Mainstream Energy Solutions Limited mentioned that following a successful rehabilitation and rigorous 30-day statutory run for testing and commissioning, this critical unit out since 2016, has commenced commercial operations, injecting much-needed power into the national grid.
“The Management of Mainstream is immensely proud to have restored this unit, reaffirming our commitment to Nigeria’s energy security and access,” the statement said.
Continuing, the company said, “As we continue to push forward with our Capacity Expansion Plan, we excitedly anticipate the bringing online in the year 2026, units 1G3 and 1G4, each generating 110MW.”
The company is optimistic that this will further bolster the nation’s developmental aspirations, illuminating homes and empowering small-scale industries.
“We remain hopeful that these efforts will be supported by effective transmission and distribution.”
Source:https://energynewsafrica.com
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