The latest World Hydropower Outlook, published today by the International Hydropower Association, shows that in 2023, hydropower capacity grew by 13.5GW to 1,412GW, of which pumped storage hydropower (PSH) grew by 6.5GW to 182GW. Overall, there is an average downward… Read More »The flagship 2024 World Hydropower Outlook out now
The Eswatini Electricity Company (EEC) intends to develop a 10MW hydropower project at the existing Maguga Hydro Power Station. Therefore, the EEC now invites eligible and competent EPC contractors to submit proposals to develop and construct a turnkey solution for… Read More »RFP Development and construction of Maguga expansion in Eswatini
The Small Hydropower Technical Guidelines, a collaborative effort between UNIDO and ICSHP, are now available in five languages! In English, French, Spanish, Chinese and Portuguese. At UNIDO and International Center on Small Hydro Power (ICSHP), we are dedicated to making… Read More »UNIDO Small Hydropower Technical Guidelines now available in five languages
To bolster energy security and sustainability across Africa, the Abuja Action Plan on Sustainable Hydropower Development has been agreed upon by the parties at the recent HydroAfrica week of the International Hydropower Association. Recognising the critical role hydropower plays in the continent’s… Read More »Abuja Action Plan on Sustainable Hydropower Development in Africa
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
The African Development Bank (the Bank) invites eligible consulting firms to indicate their Interest in providing services under the Sustainable Energy Fund for Africa (SEFA)’s Africa Hydropower Modernization Program (AHMP) to support the Bank and its clients as consultants for the… Read More »Feasibility study for floating solar at Kariba dam
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