hydro power

The renovation of Inga II's Turbine 5 will add an estimated 162 megawatts (MW) of hydropower generation capacity.

Tirupati Graphite has set itself the ambitious target to meet 100% of the power requirements for its Madagascan projects using hydropower.

Which energy options are best suited for mining operations? Will mines ever operate on 100% renewable energy?

“This agreement provides the mine to a combined 240 MW of clean, renewable electricity from Mwadingusha and Inga II hydropower plants.”

ERM’s findings showed the Manono Project could have one of the lowest carbon footprints of any global hard rock lithium miner.

Access a recording of the panel discussion hosted by Mining Review Africa, ESI Africa, DRC Mining Week in partnership with Knight Piesold, which examined the potential of hydroelectric power in the DRC, for the benefit of the mining industry and the surrounding communities.

Zambia relies heavily on hydropower for energy but has been facing power shortages, caused by drought. In March, its electricity deficit had reached 810 MW.

Knight Piésold is involved in ESIAs for two major hydropower developments – Lufubu in Zambia and the Sombwe project in Democratic Republic of Congo.

With increasing pressure from population growth and the need for water to support economic growth South Africa’s water security is increasingly at risk.

The world is rapidly moving towards sustainable sources of energy and renewable energy is at the forefront of this evolution.