The Julius Nyerere Hydropower Project in Tanzania is nearing completion, with the activation of its fifth turbine and the full operation of all nine turbines expected by mid-2025, generating over 2,100 megawatts of electricity. The project will not only meet domestic power demand but also position Tanzania as a regional energy hub, supporting economic growth and regional energy trade.
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.
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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.
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.
POWER generation at the 2,115-megawatt Julius Nyerere Hydropower Project (JNHPP) may start any time next week following an increase in water level.
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"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....
Tanzania’s interconnected grid system has an installed capacity of 1,501 MW, of which 41.54% is hydropower