Is it working?
No action yet
Actions
Not yet issued
Are there plans?
Water use licences for hydropower generation are expected to be issued later in the year.
Is it on the agenda?
Hydropower generation
Goals
The Department of Water and Sanitation aims to grant licences for hydropower generation to qualified independent power producers which will last for a maximum of 40 years.
Summary
Water use licenses for hydropower generation are not yet issued. It is related to the reform Water hydropower licensing HALTED: We stopped tracking this reform at end-June 2025. It is also part of the water hydropower licensing reform.
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No action yet
Actions
Not yet issued
Are there plans?
Water use licences for hydropower generation
Is it on the agenda?
Hydropower generation as part of future energy mix.
Goals
To add to overall energy generation.
Summary
Water use licenses for hydropower generation are not yet issued. It is related to the reform Water hydropower licensing HALTED: We stopped tracking this reform at end-June 2025. It is also part of the water hydropower licensing reform.
View DetailsIs it working?
No action yet
Actions
Not yet issued
Are there plans?
Water use licences for hydropower generation
Is it on the agenda?
Hydropower generation as part of future energy mix.
Goals
To add to overall energy generation.
Summary
Water use licences for hydropower generation are not yet issued but are expected in the second half of 2024.
View DetailsIs it working?
No action yet
Actions
Not yet issued
Are there plans?
Water use licences for hydropower generation are expected to be issued later in the year.
Is it on the agenda?
Hydropower generation
Goals
The Department of Water and Sanitation aims to grant licences for hydropower generation to qualified independent power producers which will last for a maximum of 40 years.
Summary
Water use licences for hydropower generation are not yet issued but are expected in the second half of 2024.
View DetailsIs it working?
No action yet
Actions
Not yet issued
Are there plans?
Water use licences for hydropower generation are expected to be issued later in the year.
Is it on the agenda?
Hydropower generation
Goals
The Department of Water and Sanitation aims to grant licences for hydropower generation to qualified independent power producers which will last for a maximum of 40 years.
Summary
Water use licences for hydropower generation are not yet issued but are expected in the second half of 2024.
View DetailsIs it working?
No action yet
Actions
Not yet issued
Are there plans?
Water use licences for hydropower generation are expected to be issued later in the year.
Is it on the agenda?
Hydropower generation
Goals
The Department of Water and Sanitation aims to grant licences for hydropower generation to qualified independent power producers which will last for a maximum of 40 years.
Summary
Water use licences for hydropower generation are not yet issued but are expected in the second half of 2024.
View DetailsIs it working?
No action yet
Actions
Not yet issued
Are there plans?
Water use licences for hydropower generation are expected to be issued later in the year.
Is it on the agenda?
Hydropower generation
Goals
The Department of Water and Sanitation aims to grant licences for hydropower generation to qualified independent power producers which will last for a maximum of 40 years.
Summary
In 2023, the Department of Water and Sanitation invited applications for water use licences for hydropower generation and floating solar panels using national water resources. Applications closed on 31 January 2024. There have been no new developments.
View DetailsIs it working?
Action met
Actions
Applications opened
Are there plans?
The department initiated the Hydropower Independent Producer Programme (HIPP) to leverage existing water infrastructure (rivers, dams, and water courses) for renewable energy generation
Is it on the agenda?
Hydropower generation
Goals
The Department of Water and Sanitation initiated the Hydropower Independent Producer Programme (HIPP) in 2023 to allow for available water infrastructure and water courses, including rivers and dams, to be used to contribute to the power grid with renewable energy. This initiative aligns with broader efforts to address SA’s energy crisis and reduce reliance on fossil fuels.
Summary
In 2023, the Department of Water and Sanitation invited applications for water use licences for hydropower generation and floating solar panels using national water resources. Applications closed on 31 January 2024. There have been no new developments since GNU was formed. RFA: https://ewulaas.dws.gov.za/ewulaas/docs/DetailProgramme_HydropowerRFA17March2023.pdf
View DetailsIs it working?
Since the application deadline passed in January 2024, there have been no publicly reported new developments or announcements regarding the outcomes or progress of these licence applications. Water hydropower is also not featured in department's five year plan or MTDP 2024-2029
Actions
Still to hear updates from the department following the opening of the window for water use license applications for hydropower generation. There have been no publicly announced updates or decisions from the department regarding the outcomes of these applications or the granting of licences.
Are there plans?
The department initiated the HIPP to leverage existing water infrastructure (rivers, dams and water courses) for renewable energy generation.
Is it on the agenda?
It was on the agenda of the Department of Water and Sanitation pre-GNU.
Goals
The Department of Water and Sanitation initiated the Hydropower Independent Producer Programme (HIPP) in 2023 to allow for available water infrastructure and water courses, including rivers and dams, to be used to contribute to the power grid with renewable energy. This initiative aligns with broader efforts to address SA’s energy crisis and reduce reliance on fossil fuels. The department intended to grant licences for hydropower generation to qualified independent power producers
Summary
In 2023, the Department of Water and Sanitation invited applications for water use licences for hydropower generation and floating solar panels using national water resources. Applications closed on 31 January 2024. There have been no new developments since GNU was formed. RFA: https://ewulaas.dws.gov.za/ewulaas/docs/DetailProgramme_HydropowerRFA17March2023.pdf
View DetailsIs it working?
Since the application deadline passed in January 2024, there have been no publicly reported new developments or announcements regarding the outcomes or progress of these licence applications. Water hydropower is also not featured in department's five year plan or MTDP 2024-2029
Actions
Still to hear updates from the department following the opening of the window for water use license applications for hydropower generation. There have been no publicly announced updates or decisions from the department regarding the outcomes of these applications or the granting of licences.
Are there plans?
The department initiated the HIPP to leverage existing water infrastructure (rivers, dams and water courses) for renewable energy generation.
Is it on the agenda?
It was on the agenda of the Department of Water and Sanitation pre-GNU.
Goals
The Department of Water and Sanitation initiated the Hydropower Independent Producer Programme (HIPP) in 2023 to allow for available water infrastructure and water courses, including rivers and dams, to be used to contribute to the power grid with renewable energy. This initiative aligns with broader efforts to address SA’s energy crisis and reduce reliance on fossil fuels. The department intended to grant licences for hydropower generation to qualified independent power producers
Summary
In 2023, the Department of Water and Sanitation invited applications for water use licences for hydropower generation and floating solar panels using national water resources. Applications closed on 31 January 2024.
View DetailsIs it working?
Action met
Actions
Applications opened
Are there plans?
The department initiated the Hydropower Independent Producer Programme (HIPP) to allow for available water infrastructure and water courses, including rivers and dams, to be used to contribute to the power grid with renewable energy.
Is it on the agenda?
Hydropower generation
Goals
The Department of Water and Sanitation initiated the Hydropower Independent Producer Programme (HIPP) to allow for available water infrastructure and water courses, including rivers and dams, to be used to contribute to the power grid with renewable energy.
Summary
In 2023, the Department of Water and Sanitation invited applications for water use licences for hydropower generation and floating solar panels using national water resources. Applications closed on 31 January 2024.
View DetailsIs it working?
Action met
Actions
Applications opened
Are there plans?
The department initiated the Hydropower Independent Producer Programme (HIPP) to allow for available water infrastructure and water courses, including rivers and dams, to be used to contribute to the power grid with renewable energy.
Is it on the agenda?
Hydropower generation
Goals
The Department of Water and Sanitation initiated the Hydropower Independent Producer Programme (HIPP) to allow for available water infrastructure and water courses, including rivers and dams, to be used to contribute to the power grid with renewable energy.
Summary
In 2023, the Department of Water and Sanitation invited applications for water use licences for hydropower generation and floating solar panels using national water resources. Applications closed on 31 January 2024.
View DetailsIs it working?
Action met
Actions
Applications opened
Are there plans?
The department initiated the Hydropower Independent Producer Programme (HIPP) to allow for available water infrastructure and water courses, including rivers and dams, to be used to contribute to the power grid with renewable energy.
Is it on the agenda?
Hydropower generation
Goals
The Department of Water and Sanitation initiated the Hydropower Independent Producer Programme (HIPP) to allow for available water infrastructure and water courses, including rivers and dams, to be used to contribute to the power grid with renewable energy.
Summary
In 2023, the Department of Water and Sanitation invited applications for water use licences for hydropower generation and floating solar panels using national water resources. Applications closed on 31 January 2024.
View DetailsIs it working?
Action met
Actions
Applications opened
Are there plans?
The department initiated the Hydropower Independent Producer Programme (HIPP) to allow for available water infrastructure and water courses, including rivers and dams, to be used to contribute to the power grid with renewable energy.
Is it on the agenda?
Hydropower generation
Goals
The Department of Water and Sanitation initiated the Hydropower Independent Producer Programme (HIPP) to allow for available water infrastructure and water courses, including rivers and dams, to be used to contribute to the power grid with renewable energy.