In 2025, the International Forum on Pumped Storage Hydropower will be the culmination of a year-long campaign on pumped storage to accelerate action on the unsung hero of the energy transition. The government-led Forum will include a two-day global event at UNESCO Headquarters in Paris on 9-10 September. This event will bring world leaders and… Read More »International Forum on Pumped Storage Hydropower
A) Principles of Hydropower Energy Conversion B) Hydropower Plant Layouts C) Dam Types D) Hydropower Turbines
The elegant port city of Thessaloniki, overlooking the Aegean Sea, will be a perfect venue for HYDRO 2025, in a country entering a new era of hydropower and dam development. Both conventional new hydro schemes, and a number of pumped-storage projects, are planned in Greece, as well as some project upgrades. The theme of the… Read More »HYDRO 2025
The HydroPower Association of Uganda will have their inaugural HydroTalk on Thursday November 13th. Eng. Ziria Tibalwa Waako, the CEO of ERA_Uganda, will be their guest. Join the event via Video call link at https://meet.google.com/pdh-xxwf-fby
Under the theme 'Mines and Energy: How Stakeholders have Fast-Tracked Private Sector Projects to Become Africa's Top Investment Destination,' Zim-Zam will bring together senior representatives from ministries, utilities, regulators, investors, and developers. The conference includes a session on the 'The Future of Hydro in the Time of Climate Change' at which, a/o, Memory Mashingaidze will… Read More »Zimbabwe – Zambia Energy Projects Summit
The XIX World Water Congress, co-organised by the International Water Resources Association (IWRA) and the Ministry of Equipment and Water of Morocco, will take place in Marrakech, Morocco, from December 1 to 5, 2025. Under the theme “Water in a Changing World: Innovation and Adaptation,” this prestigious global event will bring together experts, researchers, policymakers,… Read More »XIX World Water Congress
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