Africa is poised to harness the power of its water resources to drive sustainable development and economic growth through a transformative clean energy transition. With only 10% of the continent’s hydropower potential harnessed, accelerating hydropower development has never been… Read More »Africa adds 2GW hydropower capacity in 2023 but stark gap remains
KenGen Kenya is seeking interest from eligible bidders for consultancy services to conduct a pre-feasibility study on the development of small hydro power plants and rehabilitation/redevelopment of KenGen small hydropower plants. DEADLINE: Monday, May 20, 2024 Kenya Electricity Generating Company… Read More »EOI – Pre-feasibility study on rehabilitation/redevelopment of KenGen small hydropower plants
The World Bank is looking for a consultant for an “Assessment of the Conceptual Role and Economic Viability of Pumped Hydropower Storage (PHS) in the Southern Africa Power Pool (SAPP)”. The objectives of this analytical study are to assess the… Read More »World Bank consultancy: Assessment of Pumped Hydropower Storage in SAPP
The European Union introduced two new projects in Nigeria: Small Hydro Power Development for Agro-industry Use (SHP-DAIN) and Advancing Nigeria’s Green Transition to Net Zero through Circular Economy Practices. Both will be executed by the United Nations Industrial Organization (UNIDO)… Read More »EU-UNIDO Launch €9M Project: Advancing Hydropower and Circular Economy in Nigeria
Zambia and Zimbabwe are retendering a $5 billion project to build a hydropower plant they previously awarded to General Electric and Power Construction Corp of China, and expect to select new bidders by September next year, an official said. The… Read More »Zambia, Zimbabwe to retender $5bn Batoka hydropower plant
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 Power Company is now in the home stretch with the… Read More »Lake Mutirikwi Hydro (Zimbabwe) targets commissioning end April
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 South Africa’s first wind-hydro-solar wheeling renewable energy collaboration as the… Read More »Boston hydro in South Africa reaches financial close and commences construction
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 plant located in Musanze, Rwanda. Fortis Green Renewables and the… Read More »Fortis Green Renewables acquires 40% stake in Rwaza hydroplant in Rwanda
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 are invited by 14 February 2024. The consulting services are… Read More »Consulting services sought for upgrading of Gogo hydropower plant in Kenya from 2 to 8.6 MW
In the remote village of Bondo, Malawi, a remarkable economic transformation is underway, driven by the innovative use of Bitcoin mining. This once impoverished community is now witnessing a surge in prosperity and quality of life, a stark contrast to its… Read More »Bitcoin mining at Bondo hydroplant in rural Malawi