Lower Maguduza Hydro Power Project
Sector: Hydro • Location: Mbabane, Eswatini
Source: Times of Eswatini
The Lower Maguduza Hydro Power project is a 13.5MW run-of-river hydroelectric power station under construction in Eswatini. It is expected to come into commercial operation in early 2027 and aims to increase local electricity generation by at least 20 percent, reducing reliance on imported electricity. The project is developed by an independent power producer and involves a 25-year Power Purchase
- Status
- Under Construction
- Sector
- Hydro, Power Generation (CCGT), Commercial
- Location
- Mbabane, Eswatini
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- Times of Eswatini
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Original status | under construction |
Taiyo status | Under Construction |
Taiyo last update | 2026-07-22 |
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Description | The Lower Maguduza Hydro Power project is a 13.5MW run-of-river hydroelectric power station under construction in Eswatini. It is expected to come into commercial operation in early 2027 and aims to increase local electricity generation by at least 20 percent, reducing reliance on imported electricity. The project is developed by an independent power producer and involves a 25-year Power Purchase Agreement with the Eswatini Electricity Company (EEC). |
Original sector | Energy |
Location
Country | Eswatini |
City | Mbabane |
Source
Source | Times of Eswatini |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Hydro, Power Generation (CCGT), Commercial |
Article published date | 2026-05-19 |
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