Angola
Angola’s Hydropower Sector Sees Uptick in Activity
New developments in the sector are underway, with Germany’s Voith securing a one-billion-dollar contract last month to supply the Caculo Cabaça hydropower plant.
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Exploring Hydropower’s Contribution to Africa’s Energy Mix in 2023
Accounting for approximately 17% of Africa’s total installed generation capacity, hydropower development has accelerated in 2023, offering the potential to reduce climate impacts while supporting universal energy access.
AfDB Injects $9.72 Million into Modernizing Africa’s Hydropower Systems
The funding will come from the Bank’s Sustainable Energy Fund and targets 12 private sector-led projects in eight African countries.
Guinea-Conakry
Top Hydropower Projects in Guinea-Conakry
Guinea-Conakry’s hydropower projects, including the Souapiti, Amaria, Koukoutamba, Kaleta, and Fomi dams, aim to boost renewable energy and reduce mining dependence.
Angola
Construction of Dam Wall begins at Caculo-Cabaça Hydropower Project in Angola
Excavation work has started for the construction of the Caculo-Cabaça hydropower project dam wall in Angola.
Nigeria
10 MW Kano Hydropower Plant Completed in Nigeria
The Government of Kano State in Nigeria has announced the completion of its 10 MW Hydro Power Station at Tiga Dam.
Senegal
Construction of Senegal’s Sambangalou Hydropower Plant Kicks Off
Vinci SA will be leading construction of the 128 MW hydroelectric power plant, which is set for completion by 2027.
Malawi partners with Scatec, EDF and IFC for Mpatamanga Hydropower Project
A new agreement signed between the Malawian government, investors and energy companies is set to help expand the country’s electricity generation capacity to improve energy security and access.
Beyond Fossil Fuels: A look at the Republic of the Congo’s Hydropower Potential
The country is home to the Congo River system, which also runs through its larger neighbor, the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Republic of the Congo
Ivanhoe Mines Energy to Supply Hydropower to Kamoa-Kakula Copper Mine in the DRC
Ivanhoe Mines Energy has extended its financing agreement with SNEL to upgrade Turbine 5 at the Inga II hydropower facility and will deliver renewable energy to the Kamoa-Kakula Copper Mine.
