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More importantly energy storage schemes may be replace some of Eskom’s power stations that are slowly reaching the end of their lifespan.
ELECTRICITY

Eskom’s Ingula, Africa’s largest water-pumped power scheme, reaches completion

Ingula is more than just an electricity generating facility, it serves as an example of how eco-friendly principles can be married with development.

  • Thulebona Mhlanga
3 min read
HYDROELECTRIC POWER STATIONS

Orange scheme turns locals purple

Communities and environmentalists are outraged by the proposed hydroelectric projects

  • Tileni Mongudhi
5 min read
The power tility expects to return units to service over the next few days
ENVIRONMENT

Augrabies on hydropower hit list

Conservationists claim water plants along the Orange River will affect the ecology and tourism

  • Ndanki Kahiurika
  • Tileni Mongudhi
7 min read
CHINA

China offers Zambia $1bn for power project

The China Development Bank (CDB) on Tuesday offered to provide $1-billion for a planned hydroelectric station in Zambia.

  • Staff Reporter
1 min read
ETHIOPIA

Ethiopia’s rush to build mega dams sparks protests

At the foot of a towering gorge slicing through southern Ethiopia the Omo river suddenly disappears into a tunnel bored into the rockface.

  • Staff Reporter
6 min read
AMAZON TRIBES

Blocked rivers threaten livelihood of Brazilian tribes

Plans to build more than 200 hydro-electric dams bring prospect of cheap electricity but destruction of Amazon habitats

  • Staff Reporter
4 min read
HYDROELECTRIC POWER STATIONS

Zambia to spend $2,2bn on new hydro power

Zambia has authorised private developers to start feasibility studies and construction of hydroelectric power stations.

  • Staff Reporter
1 min read