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Survey of Energy Resources 2007

Hydropower Country Notes

The South African WEC Member Committee has provided the following information on the republic’s hydro resources (courtesy of Eskom):

Small scale hydro: <10 MW

The R&D aspects of pico/micro/mini and small hydropower technology applications are at present vested primarily in the private sector. A handful of individuals are investing their time and expertise in micro-hydropower research. There are no particular incentives being offered to promote R&D and education in hydropower.