Hydropower (1)

Hydropower or water power is electricity generated from flowing, falling or fast-running water, which may be harnessed for useful purposes such as the operation of mechanical devices. The basic principle of hydropower is using water to drive turbines. It is a renewable energy source.

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Tanzania Switches on First Turbine Julius Nyerere Hydropower Plant

Last month, Tanzania switched on the first turbine of the 2115MW Julius Nyerere Hydropower Plant. The turbine (no. 9) has a capacity of 235MW and has been supplying energy to the country’s grid. The plant is located near the Stigler's Gorge A...

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Malawi and Zimbabwe set for expanded hydropower generation capacity

Malawi’s national utility, Electricity Generation Company Limited (EGENCO) last month invited bids from EPC (Engineering, Procurement, Construction) companies for the extension of the Wovwe Hydropower Station located along the Wovwe River in the ...

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Gabon Hydropower Project Secures €122M Funding from Multilateral Financiers

Asonha Énergie SA last month received the first tranche of 81 billion FCFA (about €122 million) in multilateral financing for developing the 35MW Kinguélé Aval hydroelectric dam in Gabon.

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Mozambique, EDF-Led Consortium Sign Agreement for 1.5GW Hydropower Plant

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