Tag: hydropower

The expansion of mining in the Zambia-DRC Copperbelt has led to a severe shortage of electricity. With high annual rainfalls and large rivers, it makes sense that countries on the Copperbelt are turning to hydropower to address the additional demand.  Hydropower does not consume water but rather the water is used to turn turbines to generate electricity and then released back into the river.  Private developers have identified the opportunity and are addressing the power deficit through hydropower projects in the region. While hydropower is considered green energy, the impacts… Read More Here