Hydro capacity accounted for 15.4% of total power plant installations globally in 2023, according to GlobalData, with total recorded hydro capacity of 1,407GW. This is expected to contribute 10.9% by the end of 2030 with capacity of installations aggregating up to 1,562GW. Of the total global hydro capacity, 0.27% is in Angola. Listed below are the five largest upcoming hydro power plants by capacity in Angola, according to GlobalData’s power plants database. GlobalData uses proprietary data and analytics to provide a complete picture of the global hydro power segment. Buy the latest hydro power plant profiles here.
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1. Caculo Cabaca
The Caculo Cabaca is a 2,172MW hydro power project located in Lunda Norte, Angola. It is being developed by Ministry of Energy and Water, Angola; China Gezhouba Group. The project is currently in under construction stage. The project is expected to enter commercial operation in 2024. The project is owned by China Gezhouba Group. Buy the profile here.
2. Kapanda
Kapanda is a 520MW hydro power project in Malanje, Angola. Novonor is developing this project. The project is currently in partially active stage. It is owned by Novonor. Buy the profile here.
3. Capunda
The 520MW Capunda is located in Malanje, Angola. The hydro project is currently in permitting stage. The commercial operation of the project is expected in 2030. Buy the profile here.
4. Cafula
The Cafula is a 403MW hydro power project. It is planned in Moxico, Angola. The project is currently in announced stage. It will be developed by Empresa Publica de Producao de Electricidade. Post completion of construction, the project is expected to get commissioned by 2028. Empresa Publica de Producao de Electricidade is the owner of the project. Buy the profile here.
5. Bembeze
The 260MW hydro project, Bembeze is expected to get commissioned by 2028. It The project is currently in announced stage. Buy the profile here.
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