Electricity production from solar energy in Nigeria 2012-2022

Published by
Doris Dokua Sasu,
Jul 19, 2024

Electricity generated from solar power in Nigeria amounted to 50 gigawatt hours in 2023, keeping stable from the two preceding years. Within the timeframe reviewed, the contribution of solar energy to electricity production in the country followed an increasing trend. In 2012, 20 gigawatt hours of the renewable source were used to generate electricity.

Amount of electricity generated from solar power in Nigeria from 2012 to 2023 (in gigawatt hours)

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2012 to 2023

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