Africa adds 4.2 GW new hydropower in 2025, only 10% of hydropower resources being tapped

Africa added more than 4.2 GW of new hydropower capacity in 2025, which is the second successive year new hydropower capacity added exceeded 4 GW, says the International Hydropower Association (IHA) in its '2026 World Hydropower Outlook'. Africa has seen significant hydropower progress for the second consecutive year, which places it at the forefront of global growth.

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