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Construction started at hybrid hydro-PV plant at Balanga Dam, Nigeria
August 2, 2025
On the 1st August, all project partners officially launched the construction of a 620kW hybrid power plant at the Balanga Dam in Gombe State, North-East Nigeria, the first under a… Read More »Construction started at hybrid hydro-PV plant at Balanga Dam, Nigeria
Nyagak III in Zombo, Uganda, officially switched on
August 2, 2025
The much-anticipated Nyagak III Hydropower Plant, with a generation capacity of 6.6 MW, has officially been commissioned by the Minister of Energy and Mineral Development, Hon. Dr. Ruth Nankabirwa Sentamu.… Read More »Nyagak III in Zombo, Uganda, officially switched on
HSA launches HydroSelect: a game-changer for early-stage hydropower planning
August 1, 2025
The Hydropower Sustainability Alliance (HSA) has launched HydroSelect – a new decision-making tool designed to help developers, governments, and investors identify the most promising and sustainable hydropower project concepts at… Read More »HSA launches HydroSelect: a game-changer for early-stage hydropower planning
Appel d’Offres – Études de Raccordement au Réseau Électrique du Gabon
July 31, 2025
HYDRONEO lance un appel d'offres pour la réalisation des études techniques pour le raccordement de deux projets hydroélectriques (55MW) sur le réseau du Gabon. Objectif : Sélectionner un bureau d'études… Read More »Appel d’Offres – Études de Raccordement au Réseau Électrique du Gabon
African hydropower stations
Overview of hydropower stations in southern and east Africa.
This database is work-in-progress and definitely not including each and every hydrostation at the moment.
If you have information on hydrostation(s) not yet included, please drop me a message.