Hydropower
Water and energy. A long-term perspective.
A major Zambezi-region hydropower development concept is being considered within a broader energy, water and agricultural strategy.
Long-term generation potential
The hydropower concept remains at a long-term development stage. Potential generation is a development scenario, not an operating or permitted project capacity.
- Electricity generation
- Industrial power
- Agricultural development
- Water management
- Regional power export
- Manufacturing and mineral-processing supply
| Development parameter | Value | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Potential annual hydropower | 11.6 TWh | Long-term concept |
Integrated water resources
A development concept considers allocating a share of managed water resources to agricultural development. Availability, ecological flows, water rights and regional requirements must guide any final design.
- Evaporation reduction
- Water conservation
- Aquaculture
- Agricultural irrigation
- Responsible water-resource management
| Development parameter | Value | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Water for agriculture | 20 % | Long-term concept |