Will climate change undermine the potential for hydro-power in Africa?

This paper explores the role and solutions to the challenge

From:: Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
Published: 31 March 2019

Document Type:: Briefing
Theme:: Climate and Environment, Infrastructure
Authors:: Brooks, C

Abstract

Africa’s demand for electricity is projected to grow exponentially in the coming decades and hydropower is a critical component of African governments’ plans to meet these growing needs.

However, hydropower development frequently presents severe environmental and social challenges – many of which are likely to be exacerbated by climate change. This paper explores the role and solutions to the challenge.

This research is part of the Energy and Economic Growth Applied Research Programme.

Citation

Chris Brooks (2019) Will climate change undermine the potential for hydro-power in Africa? EEG Energy Insight Series