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African Development Bank's SEFA allocates $9.72 million to advance modernization of African hydropower fleet
The African Development Bank-managed Sustainable Energy Fund for Africa (SEFA) has granted $9.72 million to propel the Africa Hydropower Modernisation Programme (AHMP). This...
Mozambique signs agreements for Mphanda Nkuwa hydropower project implementation
The Government of Mozambique, represented by the Ministry of Mineral Resources and Energy (MIREME), has officially inked two partnership agreements with its Strategic Partner for...
KenGen boosts hydro generation to ensure cost stability amidst improved dam inflows
In response to enhanced water inflows from ongoing rains, the Kenya Electricity Generating Company PLC (KenGen) has escalated its hydropower generation efforts, signaling a...
General procurement notice released for Mpatamanga Hydroelectric Power Project, Malawi
A General Procurement Notice (GPN) has been released to introduce the Mpatamanga Hydroelectric Power Project to the global hydropower community and to announce that the Employer will...
Lesotho Highlands Water Project – Feeder Roads Programme tender announced
The Lesotho Highlands Development Agency (LHDA) today announced the release of a tender for the Design and Construction Supervision of the feeder Roads and Bridges programme to...
New hydropower plant in Uganda employs valve solution from AVK Group
A new hydropower plant in Uganda, the Kigwabya plant, set to provide a peak power capacity of 4.6MW, has opted for a critical valve solution supplied by Orbinox.
KenGen's Gogo hydropower redevelopment project receives Cabinet green light
The Kenya Electricity Generating Company PLC (KenGen) has announced it has received the Cabinet's approval to proceed with the ambitious Gogo Hydropower Redevelopment Project....
Tunnel system of key water project in Lesotho to be temporarily shut down for vital maintenance
The Lesotho Highlands Water Commission (LHWC) has unveiled plans for a crucial six-month shutdown of the Lesotho Highlands Water Project (LHWP) tunnel system, set to commence on...
Ethiopian Prime Minister announces successful final filling of Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam
In a significant announcement posted on social media platform X, Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Ali declared the successful completion of the fourth and final filling of the...
Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam talks resume amidst challenges
Negotiations over the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam have recommenced involving Egypt, Sudan, and Ethiopia. Despite this, the finalization of an agreement concerning the Nile...
SEFA highlights hydropower modernisation as catalyst for Africa's energy transition
The Sustainable Energy Fund for Africa (SEFA), managed by the African Development Bank, has emphasized the importance of hydropower modernisation in meeting the growing demand...
Major works construction starts at LHWP II
Lesotho and South Africa celebrated a significant milestone this week as construction officially commenced on the main water transfer works for Phase II of the Lesotho Highlands...
Nigeria’s Kashimbila project inaugurated
President Muhammadu Buhari of Nigeria has officially commissioned the 40MW Kashimbila Multipurpose Dam project in Taraba State
South Africa’s DWS opens window for hydropower license applications
The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) in South Africa has opened a window for interested parties to submit pre-applications for water use authorisations to generate hydropower....
Côte d'Ivoire’s Singrobo-Ahouaty hydropower plant nearing completion
Singrobo-Ahouaty, West Africa's first privately-funded hydropower plant project, is 78.93% complete as of end-March 2023, the African Development Bank has announced. After three years...
Savannah Energy to help develop Bini a Warak hydroelectric project in Cameroon
British firm Savannah Energy has signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with the Government of Cameroon for the development of the Bini a Warak Hydroelectric Project, a 75MW...
Liberia’s Mount Coffee hydro plant to be expanded, solar added
The Mount Coffee hydropower plant in Liberia is set to be expanded, with an additional 44MW hydropower capacity added as well as 20MW in solar power.
OMVS inaugurates Gouina hydroelectric dam in Mali
The Organization for the Development of the Senegal River (OMVS) has announced that earlier this month it had inaugurated its third hydroelectric dam – the 140MW Gouina dam project.
UK and Kenya agree to fast track dam project following COP27 meeting
During the COP27 climate summit, UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and Kenyan President H.E. William Ruto agreed to fast-track six green investment projects worth KES 500 billion,...
