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Power of nature: Water at the top of the Thina Falls is diverted to a pipe and turns the turbines that supply electricity to about 50 households in KwaMadiba village. The components are in a shipping container at the bottom of the falls.
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Micro-hydropower lights up an Eastern Cape village

There is hidden potential for small hydropower plants in South Africa

  • Sheree Bega
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