As part of efforts to boost electricity supply in Kano state, the Hadejia Jama’are River Basin Development Authority has announced the start of a test run of newly installed 8-megawatt hydropower turbines at Tiga Dam.
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‎The exercise, carried out in collaboration with the Kano State Hydropower and Energy Development Company is expected to mark a major step in the state’s drive to harness renewable energy from its water resources.
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‎In a public announcement, the Managing Director of the authority, Rabiu Suleiman Bichi, said the test run was meant to assess the operational efficiency of the turbines installed at the hydroelectric generation facility located at the dam.
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‎According to the statement, engineers would temporarily close the Left Side and River Bed outlets of the dam to enable the technical exercise to take place.
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‎The authority further assured residents and other water users that the temporary shutdown of the outlets would not lead to water shortages in downstream communities.
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‎It also urged farmers, fishermen and communities living along the river course to remain vigilant during the testing period and report any unusual developments.
Edited by Favour Owonibi.