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
Uganda seeks new investor for Ayago project
March 1, 2025
Uganda’s Energy Ministry has expressed dissatisfaction in the implementation of the $5 billion Ayago hydropower project. The Minister of Energy, Ruth Nankabirwa has shown her discontent with the delays, suggesting… Read More »Uganda seeks new investor for Ayago project
Scatec completes sale of African hydropower assets to TotalEnergies
February 28, 2025
Scatec ASA has successfully completed the sale of its 51% stake in its African hydropower joint venture with Norfund and British International Investment (BII) to TotalEnergies for US$167 million. The… Read More »Scatec completes sale of African hydropower assets to TotalEnergies
Germany grants 17 million euros for Lichinga and Cuamba hydro plants in Mozambique
February 20, 2025
The German government, through the KfW bank, has announced financial support of 17 million euros for the construction and rehabilitation of the Lichinga and Cuamba mini-hydro plants in Niassa province,… Read More »Germany grants 17 million euros for Lichinga and Cuamba hydro plants in Mozambique
TDB and Anzana announce financial close of Songa energy’s 10.65 MW hydro portfolio in Burundi
February 11, 2025
TDB Group and Anzana Electric Group (“Anzana”) announce the financial close and first utilization of a portfolio project debt package for two run-of-river hydropower projects in Burundi developed by Songa… Read More »TDB and Anzana announce financial close of Songa energy’s 10.65 MW hydro portfolio in Burundi