Events

Join the ESMAP webinar to explore webinar exploring the design and performance of pumped storage hydropower (PSH). In collaboration with the International Hydropower Association, we will bring together expert speakers to discuss the role of PSH in modern power systems. The session will provide perspectives on how PSH contributes to system reliability and flexibility, the… Read More »Webinar: Back to Basics – Pumped Storage Hydropower from design to performance

Join the webinar on the Alto Malema Hydropower Project — a large-scale renewable energy development in Mozambique’s Zambezia and Nampula provinces. The project combines 70 MW hydropower with 29 MW solar, with future plans for pumped hydro storage and floating solar, enabling reliable, carbon-free electricity and long-term regional growth. Developed by Dynamis and partners, with… Read More »Webinar – Alto Malema project in Mozambique

Balancing services, flexibility, and just climate responses for water utilities and industry South Africa’s water and wastewater infrastructure is energy-intensive yet it holds significant untapped renewable energy potential. With more than 850 wastewater treatment works (WWTWs) across the country, micro and small hydropower systems present a practical opportunity to: 🔹 Reduce operational energy costs 🔹… Read More »Webinar: small hydro in waste water treatment infrastructure

The European Investment Bank (EIB) is pleased to invite industry stakeholders to a dedicated Hydropower Sector Market Outreach Webinar. This event aims to present upcoming EIB‑financed hydropower projects across Africa, the Eastern Neighbourhood, the Western Balkans and Asia. Participants will hear from European Investment Bank (EIB) experts on the hydropower project pipeline, expected tendering timelines,… Read More »Webinar: EIB hydropower sector market outreach

On May 1st and 2nd, the Zambian hydropower station Mulungushi Dam will turn 100 years of age. The hydropower station is the oldest still operational hydropower station in Africa, commissioned in 1925 by the Broken Hill Development Company, then owned by Anglo American.

This presentation explores the Mount Coffee Hydropower Plant Extension in Liberia and its role in strengthening the country’s electricity system. It provides an overview of the proposed 40 MW expansion, the engineering and economic evaluation that led to the selection of Z-type Kaplan turbines, and the use of BIM to support integrated multidisciplinary design. The… Read More »Webinar – The Mount Coffee expansion and hybridization journey

Energy remains one of the biggest drivers of economic growth and social development. Yet in Malawi, where electricity access is still estimated at around 25%, many sectors continue to face challenges caused by unreliable and limited energy access. From hospitals and schools to farms, tourism facilities, mining operations, and manufacturing industries, energy is essential for… Read More »2026 Malawi National Energy Conference

Join the ESMAP webinar series to explore how hydropower modernization can extend asset life, reduce costs, and strengthen power system resilience across diverse contexts. Drawing on real-world examples from global modernization projects, the session examines the technical, financial, and operational choices that determine whether aging hydropower assets become liabilities or long-term contributors to clean, flexible… Read More »Webinar – Modernizing Hydropower: rehabilitation, modernization, and performance improvement

Initiated by United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) and the Ministry of Water Resources, P. R. China (MWR) in 2005, the Hydro Power for Today Forum has been organized by ICSHP for ten times successfully. It has served as a platform for dialogue and cooperation among governments, international organizations, and hydropower experts from both developed… Read More »11th Hydropower for Today Forum

The African Hydro Symposium (AHS) Secretariat, Kafue Gorge Regional Training Centre (KGRTC), will be hosting the face-to-face 36th African Hydro Symposium from 3 to 6 November 2026, to be twin-hosted with the 11th Hydropower for Today Forum, which will run parallel and combined from 3 to 4 November 2026. The Symposium and the Forum will be held… Read More »36th African Hydro Symposium “AHS2026”

This webinar on Nov. 4, 2026 that will provide background to 3D printing, explain ongoing research in the area, and provide an opportunity to discuss its use in small-scale hydropower. Speakers - Dr. Joe Butchers PhD., Senior Lecturer and Researcher in Engineering Principles - Mr. Abishek Kafle, PhD. Candidate and Researcher, Mechanical Engineering, University of Houston

The 3rd Sustainable Future with Hydropower Workshop & Exhibition (SFHWE) will take place in Ankara on 2-3 December 2026