Welcome to Hydro4Africa - the home of African hydropower
For the last 10 years Hydro4Africa has been THE place to go for information on hydropower in Africa. At the moment I am doing a major upgrade of the site. New exciting modules will be added soon.
At the moment my database of hydropower stations in southern and east Africa has not yet been upgraded to the new platform. Please contact me directly if you were looking for information from this database.
African hydropower news
Lake Mutirikwi Hydro (Zimbabwe) targets commissioning end April
February 3, 2024
The Africa Energy Portal of the African Development Bank reports that the construction of the US$14,5 million mini-hydro power plant at Lake Mutirikwi Dam in Masvingo by Great Zimbabwe Hydro… Read More »Lake Mutirikwi Hydro (Zimbabwe) targets commissioning end April
Boston hydro in South Africa reaches financial close and commences construction
February 2, 2024
Serengeti Energy proudly announces a significant step forward in its commitment to sustainable power generation. With the signing of a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with Growthpoint Properties, Serengeti Energy joins… Read More »Boston hydro in South Africa reaches financial close and commences construction
Fortis Green Renewables acquires 40% stake in Rwaza hydroplant in Rwanda
January 19, 2024
Fortis Green Renewables, a renewable energy investment firm currently investing out of its Green Fund I, acquired a significant minority stake in Rwaza Hydropower Ltd, a 2.6MW operational run-of-river hydropower… Read More »Fortis Green Renewables acquires 40% stake in Rwaza hydroplant in Rwanda
Consulting services sought for upgrading of Gogo hydropower plant in Kenya from 2 to 8.6 MW
January 13, 2024
Kenya Electricity Generating Company (KenGen), Kenya’s state power producer, has launched an international tender for consulting services for the implementation of the 8.6 MW Gogo hydropower redevelopment project. Prequalification bids… Read More »Consulting services sought for upgrading of Gogo hydropower plant in Kenya from 2 to 8.6 MW