Abuja residential area faces severe blackouts during heatwave, public power supply 80% below expectations.
In Abuja, Nigeria, a middle-class residential area experiences severe rolling blackouts amid a heatwave. Public power supply is 80% below expectations, with Nigeria consuming 144 kWh per hour annually, compared to Ghana (2x), Tunisia (10x), and South Africa (30x). Private power sources like generators, inverters, and solar panels have become the main source of power, with public supply serving as a backup.
March 07, 2024
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