Katsina State's 10MW Lambar Rimi Wind Project is getting a new lease on life after nearly two decades of inactivity. The project, initially started as a state initiative before becoming a federal project, was abandoned but is now being revisited ¹. Located in the Lambar Rimi area of Katsina State, the wind farm boasts 37 turbines with a capacity of 10 megawatts (MW) ² ¹.
The project's history dates back to 2011, but it wasn't until 2021 that the Ministry of Power announced its completion and readiness for commissioning ³ ⁴. The wind farm's turbines were test-run to supply power to the transmission lines built by the Federal Government ².
Here are the project's key details:
-Location: Lambar Rimi, Katsina State, Nigeria ³ ⁵
- Capacity: 10 megawatts (MW)
-Turbines: 37
Owner: Nigerian Federal Ministry of Power
Status: Operating
Commissioning Year: 2021
The revival of this project marks a significant step towards diversifying Nigeria's energy mix and reducing reliance on fossil fuels. With the Katsina wind farm now operational, Nigeria is moving closer to harnessing its renewable energy potential ³ ⁴.