Captive power generation refers to the process where a company generates electricity for its own consumption.
According to NERC's quarterly report, these permits were awarded in the third quarter of 2024, amounting to a total capacity of 63.36 megawatts (MW).
“Captive power generation permits are issued to entities that intend to own and maintain power plants exclusively for their own consumption i.e. no sale of electricity generated from the plant to any third party,” the NERC said.
“The Commission approved the grant of captive power generation permits to eleven (11) applicants (gross capacity of 63.36MW).”
The NERC has authorized Nigerian Breweries Plc to produce up to 41MW of captive power for its operations in Abia, Oyo, and Enugu states.
Additionally, the commission granted permits for captive power generation to six universities across various states, as well as the Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA).
As per the commission's announcement, the University of Abuja has been approved to generate 3MW of electricity, while the University of Calabar and its Teaching Hospital in Cross River state have received a permit for 7MW.
Michael Okpara University of Agriculture in Abia is permitted to generate 3MW, and the University of Maiduguri, along with its Teaching Hospital in Borno, has been authorized to produce 12MW.
Furthermore, the Federal University of Agriculture in Abeokuta, Ogun, has been granted permission to generate 3MW, while the Federal University Gashua in Yobe has received approval for 1.50MW.
The NDA, situated in Kaduna, has also secured NERC approval to generate 2.50MW of electricity.