TCN grants Mainstream Energy access to Kainji switchyard for 220MW grid boost

TCN formally granted Mainstream Energy access to commence work on Kainji Hydro Power Plant switchyard units 1G3 following site handover on Friday, June 5, 2026. This enables evacuation of two additional IG3 and IG4 turbines (110MW each, totaling 220MW) at Kainji power station, directly increasing national grid capacity. The handover facilitates civil, electrical, and mechanical construction works plus testing and commissioning as TCN spokesperson Ndidi Mbah confirmed in a Sunday statement. While completion timeline isn't specified, this 220MW addition represents meaningful progress toward addressing Nigeria's persistent power supply challenges affecting households and businesses nationwide.

SOURCE: https://dailypost.ng/2026/06/08/nigerias-national-grid-to-get-additional-220mw-electricity/