What's happening with energy storage in Africa?A roundup of energy storage news from across the continent of Africa, with Morocco’s ONEE shortlisting bidders for a pumped hydro project, Somalia launching a grid-scale solar and storage tender, and a microgrid pairing grid-scale solar, BESS and diesel at a mine in Zambia. Morocco: utility ONEE progresses 300-400MW pumped hydro.
What role does hydropower play in Africa's Development?Hydropower’s role in Africa’s development is growing, but it starts from a low base. Approximately 10% of the continent’s technical potential has been harnessed to date, yet the sector already delivers around 20% of electricity generation from a total installed capacity of 43.5GW of conventional hydropower.
Can pumped storage hydropower be developed in Brazil?Brazil is now discussing the implementation of new regulatory framework to allow pumped storage hydropower to be developed in the country, taking advantage of the country’s existing supply chain and providing a sustainable solution for the National Grid’s growing needs.
What is the Africa hydropower modernisation programme?Modernising existing assets is also a strategic priority. The African Development Bank has launched the Africa Hydropower Modernisation Programme, backed by an initial budget US$9.72 million. It will support the modernisation of 12 privately led projects in eight countries.
What is Africa's first gold-certified hydroelectric project?A major sustainability milestone was also achieved in 2024, when Zambia’s 180MW Ngonye Falls Hydroelectric Project became Africa’s first gold-certified project under the Hydropower Sustainability Standard. Boston Hydro Project, South Africa. Credit: Serengeti Energy.
Will Indonesia expand its hydropower sector in 2025?Indonesia continues to expand its hydropower sector in alignment with regional energy goals. In February 2025, the government released its updated Electricity Supply Business Plan (RUPTL) for 2025–2034, targeting an increase in renewable energy from 12% to 35% of the national energy mix, including an additional 16GW of hydropower capaci
Jul 4, 2022 · With a planned annual net output of 320 GWh, the 100 MW KaXu Solar One CSP plant, located approximately 40 km north-east of the town of
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Jul 4, 2022 · With the energy transition currently underway in Africa, the rapid increase in energy production to meet both demand and emissions reduction
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Apr 4, 2022 · Abstract: Energy storage for medium- to large-scale applications is an important aspect of balancing demand and supply cycles. Hydropower generation coupled with pumped
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In recent years, East Africa has been increasingly recognized as a region ripe for renewable energy development. As the world grapples with the challenges
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Feb 4, 2022 · Meeting the national renewable energy targets requires scaling up and systematic integration of variable renewable energy (VRE) systems into the power grid, which in turn
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Dec 12, 2023 · South and Central Asia advance hydropower through regional cooperation, cross-border energy trade, and major project milestones
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Feb 7, 2023 · Analysis of the African Energy Live Data platform shows installed electricity generation capacity in East Africa is set to be boosted by nearly
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As Africa and the Middle East face growing energy demands, hydropower is taking center stage in the shift toward clean, reliable, and affordable energy. In our latest special edition of
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Jun 26, 2025 · With a total installed capacity of 47.3GW and hydropower generation reaching 167TWh last year, the sector is firmly established as a
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Jul 14, 2023 · This 250 MW hydropower project was the first privately financed hydropower project in sub-Saharan Africa. IFC arranged both the original debt financing in 2007 and the $403
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Mar 16, 2024 · energies Review Applicability of Hydropower Generation and Pumped Hydro Energy Storage in the Middle East and North Africa Shaima A.
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May 15, 2024 · The World Hydropower Outlook, due to be released in full, 12 June 2024, shows that hydropower capacity in Africa grew this year by 2GW,
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Jan 13, 2025 · A roundup of energy storage news from across the continent of Africa, with Morocco''s ONEE shortlisting bidders for a pumped hydro project,
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May 27, 2025 · Within East Africa, Uganda has the highest installed capacity of SHP of ≤10 MW (108MW), whereas Kenya has the highest estimated potential
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Jul 7, 2025 · The Dungowan Pumped Hydro Energy Storage Project, acquired by EDF Group from Mirus Energy and Energy Estate in 2023, is a 300MW project with up to 10 hours of
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Apr 22, 2024 · Dive into the research topics of ''Applicability of Hydropower Generation and Pumped Hydro Energy Storage in the Middle East and North Africa''. Together they form a
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Apr 6, 2020 · Pumped hydro dams are prominently used as energy storage in East Africa, but that is changing with the increase in renewable energy and battery energy storage systems. The
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Jul 21, 2025 · State-owned utility Ethiopian Electric Power has posted record generation and sales data as the impact of the 5.15GW Gerd hydropower plant starts to materialise ahead of the
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Dec 6, 2024 · EDF, the French energy giant, has announced plans to explore the development of a 5GW pumped-storage hydropower plant in Ras Al Khaimah,
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Jul 10, 2018 · Technology group Voith has opened a new hub in Addis Ababa to help coordinate hydropower projects in nine countries across East Africa,
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Jun 30, 2025 · East Africa''s energy landscape is undergoing major change, with hydropower playing a central role in the region''s clean energy plans. Ethiopia is leading this shift by
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Jan 31, 2025 · The UECCC''s main objective is to provide financial, technical and other support for renewable energy projects and programmes. The ORIO Mini
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Jun 25, 2025 · Eddie Rich, IHA CEO, added: "As the renewable energy market continues to grow, pumped storage hydropower is playing an increasingly vital role in ensuring system flexibility
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Jul 1, 2021 · The abundance of water systems in Africa has resulted in a resurgence in the construction of massive dams to manage the supply of
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Aug 19, 2025 · Several major projects reached key milestones in 2024. In Tanzania, the Julius Nyerere project began operations, with six of nine new
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A roundup of energy storage news from across the continent of Africa, with Morocco’s ONEE shortlisting bidders for a pumped hydro project, Somalia launching a grid-scale solar and storage tender, and a microgrid pairing grid-scale solar, BESS and diesel at a mine in Zambia. Morocco: utility ONEE progresses 300-400MW pumped hydro
Hydropower’s role in Africa’s development is growing, but it starts from a low base. Approximately 10% of the continent’s technical potential has been harnessed to date, yet the sector already delivers around 20% of electricity generation from a total installed capacity of 43.5GW of conventional hydropower.
Brazil is now discussing the implementation of new regulatory framework to allow pumped storage hydropower to be developed in the country, taking advantage of the country’s existing supply chain and providing a sustainable solution for the National Grid’s growing needs.
Modernising existing assets is also a strategic priority. The African Development Bank has launched the Africa Hydropower Modernisation Programme, backed by an initial budget US$9.72 million. It will support the modernisation of 12 privately led projects in eight countries.
A major sustainability milestone was also achieved in 2024, when Zambia’s 180MW Ngonye Falls Hydroelectric Project became Africa’s first gold-certified project under the Hydropower Sustainability Standard. Boston Hydro Project, South Africa. Credit: Serengeti Energy
Indonesia continues to expand its hydropower sector in alignment with regional energy goals. In February 2025, the government released its updated Electricity Supply Business Plan (RUPTL) for 2025–2034, targeting an increase in renewable energy from 12% to 35% of the national energy mix, including an additional 16GW of hydropower capacity.
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