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EU-UNIDO Launch €9M Project: Advancing Hydropower and Circular Economy in Nigeria

March 27, 2024
The European Union introduced two new projects in Nigeria: Small Hydro Power Development for Agro-industry Use (SHP-DAIN) and Advancing Nigeria's Green Transition to Net Zero through Circular Economy Practices. Both… Read More »EU-UNIDO Launch €9M Project: Advancing Hydropower and Circular Economy in Nigeria

Zambia, Zimbabwe to retender $5bn Batoka hydropower plant

March 26, 2024
Zambia and Zimbabwe are retendering a $5 billion project to build a hydropower plant they previously awarded to General Electric and Power Construction Corp of China, and expect to select… Read More »Zambia, Zimbabwe to retender $5bn Batoka hydropower plant

Lake Mutirikwi Hydro (Zimbabwe) targets commissioning end April

February 3, 2024
The Africa Energy Portal of the African Development Bank reports that the construction of the US$14,5 million mini-hydro power plant at Lake Mutirikwi Dam in Masvingo by Great Zimbabwe Hydro… Read More »Lake Mutirikwi Hydro (Zimbabwe) targets commissioning end April

Boston hydro in South Africa reaches financial close and commences construction

February 2, 2024
Serengeti Energy proudly announces a significant step forward in its commitment to sustainable power generation. With the signing of a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with Growthpoint Properties, Serengeti Energy joins… Read More »Boston hydro in South Africa reaches financial close and commences construction

Fortis Green Renewables acquires 40% stake in Rwaza hydroplant in Rwanda

January 19, 2024
Fortis Green Renewables, a renewable energy investment firm currently investing out of its Green Fund I, acquired a significant minority stake in Rwaza Hydropower Ltd, a 2.6MW operational run-of-river hydropower… Read More »Fortis Green Renewables acquires 40% stake in Rwaza hydroplant in Rwanda

Consulting services sought for upgrading of Gogo hydropower plant in Kenya from 2 to 8.6 MW

January 13, 2024
Kenya Electricity Generating Company (KenGen), Kenya’s state power producer, has launched an international tender for consulting services for the implementation of the 8.6 MW Gogo hydropower redevelopment project. Prequalification bids… Read More »Consulting services sought for upgrading of Gogo hydropower plant in Kenya from 2 to 8.6 MW

Bitcoin mining at Bondo hydroplant in rural Malawi

January 8, 2024
In the remote village of Bondo, Malawi, a remarkable economic transformation is underway, driven by the innovative use of Bitcoin mining. This once impoverished community is now witnessing a surge in… Read More »Bitcoin mining at Bondo hydroplant in rural Malawi