Hydropower
UAE'S HATTA HYDROPOWER PLANT NEARS OPERATION.
The UAE's Hatta Hydropower Plant, the first of its kind in the Arabian Gulf, is nearing completion with trial operations expected in early 2025, and will generate 250 MW of clean energy. The project is part of Dubai's broader efforts to meet its 2050 clean energy goals, enhancing sustainability and contributing to global climate action.
- 1 week, 4 days
HYDROGEN MARKET GAINS MOMENTUM THROUGH GLOBAL AUCTIONS AND INVESTMENTS.
Hydrogen projects in Europe are delayed due to regulatory and financial challenges, but global efforts, including auctions by H2Global, are helping create a market for green hydrogen. These auctions aim to secure long-term contracts and reduce risks, attracting more investment in the sector.
- 2 weeks, 3 days
POWERING AFRICA: 6,450-MW ETHIOPIAN DAM TO HARNESS NILE WATERS FOR ENERGY.
The Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) aims to be Africa's largest hydroelectric facility, boosting Ethiopia's economy but raising regional tensions with Egypt and Sudan over water rights. Its success hinges on Ethiopia managing relationships with downstream nations effectively.
- 1 month
2024 WORLD HYDROPOWER OUTLOOK LAUNCHED IN SOUTHEAST ASIA AS IHA OPENS REGIONAL OFFICE.
The International Hydropower Association (IHA) has launched the 2024 World Hydropower Outlook in Southeast Asia alongside its new Jakarta office, in partnership with the Indonesia Hydropower Association and PLN, to promote sustainable hydropower development. The report highlights ambitious hydropower capacity targets for countries in the region, including Indonesia’s plan to increase capacity to 72 GW by 2070, while the office aims to facilitate collaboration and knowledge-sharing to support renewable energy goals.
- 2 months
THE LARGEST HYDROELECTRIC STATION IN THE WORLD.
The Three Gorges Dam, the world's largest hydroelectric plant, generates vast amounts of clean electricity. Completed in 2008, it is located on the Yangtze River and boasts a capacity three times that of the Grand Coulee Dam.
- 6 months
Julius Nyerere Hydro Power Project to start any time by next week
POWER generation at the 2,115-megawatt Julius Nyerere Hydropower Project (JNHPP) may start any time next week following an increase in water level.
- 1 year, 5 months
CAMEROON: The Nachtigal dam will produce its first MW by the end of 2023
In Cameroon, the Nachtigal hydroelectric project will soon enter its operational phase, since the work is almost complete. The plant will be fully operational in 2024.
- 1 year, 6 months
MOZAMBIQUE: To Construct 1,500 MW Of Hydropower Project
The Mozambican authorities pre-select seven companies to finance the Mphanda Nkuwa hydroelectric dam in central Mozambique
- 2 years, 1 month
Postponing The Opening of The Tanzania Dam Hinders The Electric Train Project
Postponing the opening of the Tanzania dam hinders the electric train project.. Egypt demands compensation
- 2 years, 6 months
ZAMBIA - Faces electricity crisis
"There has been loss of generation at Kariba North Bank hydropower station and this has affected supply to a large geographical area of the country," said spokesman John Kunda....
- 2 years, 11 months
Tanzania Hydropower Potential
Tanzania’s interconnected grid system has an installed capacity of 1,501 MW, of which 41.54% is hydropower
- 3 years
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