The study examines the hydropower potential of the Asejire Dam in Ibadan, Nigeria. The dam has a head of 20 m and a maximum water flow rate of 12.85 m3/s, making it suitable for a small hydroelectric plant. Calculations show the dam could generate up to 1.2 MW of energy. A proposed plant would cost about $50 million to install and pay for itself within 7 years. The study concludes that constructing a small hydro plant at the dam is feasible and would provide clean, renewable energy for Oyo State while reducing dependence on fossil fuels.
The study examines the hydropower potential of the Asejire Dam in Ibadan, Nigeria. The dam has a head of 20 m and a maximum water flow rate of 12.85 m3/s, making it suitable for a small hydroelectric plant. Calculations show the dam could generate up to 1.2 MW of energy. A proposed plant would cost about $50 million to install and pay for itself within 7 years. The study concludes that constructing a small hydro plant at the dam is feasible and would provide clean, renewable energy for Oyo State while reducing dependence on fossil fuels.
The study examines the hydropower potential of the Asejire Dam in Ibadan, Nigeria. The dam has a head of 20 m and a maximum water flow rate of 12.85 m3/s, making it suitable for a small hydroelectric plant. Calculations show the dam could generate up to 1.2 MW of energy. A proposed plant would cost about $50 million to install and pay for itself within 7 years. The study concludes that constructing a small hydro plant at the dam is feasible and would provide clean, renewable energy for Oyo State while reducing dependence on fossil fuels.
The study examines the hydropower potential of the Asejire Dam in Ibadan, Nigeria. The dam has a head of 20 m and a maximum water flow rate of 12.85 m3/s, making it suitable for a small hydroelectric plant. Calculations show the dam could generate up to 1.2 MW of energy. A proposed plant would cost about $50 million to install and pay for itself within 7 years. The study concludes that constructing a small hydro plant at the dam is feasible and would provide clean, renewable energy for Oyo State while reducing dependence on fossil fuels.
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Hydropower Potential of Municipal Water Supply Schemes in Oyo
State: Case Study of Asejire Dam, Ibadan, Nigeria
Introduction and Statement of Problem The country of Nigeria has a lot of water resources. These water resources can be used to generate hydropower, a sustainable, clean, and renewable source of energy. However, Nigeria's installed hydropower capacity is quite low, and the nation primarily depends on imported fossil fuels to provide electricity. One of the states in Nigeria with a great potential for the production of hydropower is Oyo State. In Ibadan, the state capital of Oyo State, there is a municipal water supply system known as the Asejire Dam. The dam has a head of 20 m and a maximum water flow rate of 12.85 m3/s. The dam could therefore serve as a location for a modest hydroelectric facility. The purpose of this study is to look into the hydropower potential of the Asejire Dam. The study will look into the technical and economic viability of building a modest hydropower plant at the dam.
Methodology The hydroelectric potential of the Asejire Dam will be assessed using a combination of methodologies in the study. Among these methods are: An examination of the technical literature on hydropower generation Field data collection on the dam's water flow rate and head Standard hydropower equations are used to calculate the dam's potential power generation capacity. Evaluating the economic feasibility of constructing a small hydropower plant at the dam Results The results of this study indicate that the Asejire Dam has the capacity to generate up to 1.2 MW of energy. A small hydropower plant at the dam would cost about N50 million to install. The plant would require 7 years to pay for itself. The study also revealed that the construction of a small hydroelectric facility at the Asejire Dam would bring about a variety of advantages, such as: greater accessibility to clean, renewable energy decrease in the use of fossil fuels higher air quality a rise in economic activity Conclusion According to the study, the construction of a small hydropower plant at the Asejire Dam is a feasible option for generating electricity in Oyo State. The facility would generate clean, renewable energy, reducing the state's dependency on fossil resources. Recommendations The study recommends the Oyo State government take into account building a modest hydropower plant at the Asejire Dam. The plant would be a great addition to the state's energy portfolio and contribute to raising Oyo State's residents' standard of living.
