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
FMO and ElectriFI invest in Hydrobox
November 19, 2024
Hydrobox is excited to announce a strategic USD 9 million debt investment from FMO, the Dutch Entrepreneurial Development Bank, and ElectriFI, an EU impact investment facility focused on clean energy… Read More »FMO and ElectriFI invest in Hydrobox
Great Zimbabwe starts operation
November 18, 2024
The much-anticipated Great Zimbabwe Hydro Power Plant, located in the heart of Masvingo, has officially commenced operations, marking a significant milestone in Zimbabwe's efforts to bolster its renewable energy sector… Read More »Great Zimbabwe starts operation
AfD signs EUR 6,5 million grant agreement for Eskom’s Tubatse Pumped Storage
November 7, 2024
Eskom and Agence Française de Développement (AFD) today signed a EUR 6,5 million (ZAR 125 million) grant agreement to support the public electricity utility in the development of its Tubatse… Read More »AfD signs EUR 6,5 million grant agreement for Eskom’s Tubatse Pumped Storage
Procurement Opportunity: Needs assessment & roadmap for Small Hydropower investments in ECCAS
November 7, 2024
UNIDO is seeking consulting services to conduct a comprehensive baseline assessment of the Small Hydropower (SHP) landscape within the ECCAS region and to create a strategic roadmap for catalyzing investments.… Read More »Procurement Opportunity: Needs assessment & roadmap for Small Hydropower investments in ECCAS