Botswana’s Water Utilities Corporation (WUC) has opened a tender for the development of floating PV systems on reservoirs impounded by dams belonging to the state-owned water and wastewater utility. Expressions of interest are invited by 19 November from eligible and qualified domestic and international companies, joint ventures or consortia for the design, development and operation of floating solar PV systems, according to a tender notice published on 22 October.
Kyrgyz state-owned hydropower operator Chakan HPP, alongside the Center for Public-Private Partnership, has launched a tender to find a private investor for the construction of the 13.5 MW Dangi small hydropower plant in the Kara-Suu district of the Osh Region in southern Kyrgyzstan.
HYDRO 2026, held in Bologna, Italy, from 14 to 16 October, brought together nearly 1400 industry experts from 69 countries to explore the challenges and opportunities shaping hydropower and dam development worldwide. Under the theme “Adapting to change – embracing opportunities”, discussions explored the greatest challenges to water infrastructure, technological innovations, environmental protection and financing, with international case studies presenting practical lessons and best practice.
