Mabon partners with HYDROGRID to digitalize operations at Nigeria’s Dadin Kowa Hydropower Plant
Mabon Limited has partnered with HYDROGRID to implement its hydropower optimization platform at the 40 MW Dadin Kowa Hydropower Plant in Gombe State, Nigeria. Located on the Numan River, the plant is part of the country’s second-largest dam, impounding a reservoir of 300 km² with a design storage capacity of 2.8 billion cubic meters.
Under the agreement, HYDROGRID will enhance overall plant yield through smarter, data-driven insights—optimizing seasonal water distribution, limiting spillage, and aligning maintenance with low-value windows.
“Dadin Kowa is only a few years into operation, which makes this the right moment to build smarter systems into how we run it. With HYDROGRID, we’ll have better visibility into what’s coming—whether that’s the next rainy season or the next maintenance window—so we can make decisions that serve both the plant and the communities depending on it. This is also about sustainability: using every cubic meter of water wisely and ensuring the plant delivers long-term value in line with Nigeria’s clean energy goals.”
— Richard Madubunyi, Managing Director, Mabon Limited
Completed in 2019 and grid-connected in 2020, Dadin Kowa generated 146 GWh of electricity in its initial years. The plant supports local development through infrastructure improvements, education, and job creation, while contributing to Nigeria’s Electricity Vision 30:30:30—aiming for 30 GW by 2030, with renewables making up at least 30% of the mix.
“We are proud to collaborate with Mabon on Dadin Kowa, as they set out to combine robust infrastructure with cutting-edge digital tools early in the plant’s operational life. This approach will accelerate performance gains and ensure the plant delivers maximum value over its lifetime.”
— Janice Goodenough, CEO, HYDROGRID
How Digitalization Will Elevate Dadin Kowa’s Impact
- Efficient Water Management: Seasonal variability demands precise inflow forecasting and optimized dispatch.
- Minimize Spillage, Maximize Output: Advanced planning ensures every cubic meter counts in a reservoir of 300 km².
- Long-Term Maintenance Alignment: Predictive scheduling reduces downtime and supports continuous generation.
- Accelerating Value and Environmental Payback: Early adoption of digital tools accelerates value realization.
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