Africa · Zambia
Climate Change and Hydrological Assessment — Mpulungu Small Hydropower Project
A climate change and hydrological assessment for the Mpulungu Small Hydropower Project (SHPP) in Zambia, focused on how future climate conditions affect water availability and hydropower generation. Climate projections were integrated with hydrological and energy-generation assessments to evaluate long-term scheme performance.
Our experts contributed to
- Analysis of historical climate and hydrological conditions within the project catchment.
- Assessment of future rainfall and temperature projections under climate change scenarios.
- Evaluation of potential changes in river flows, seasonal water availability and hydrological variability.
- Assessment of climate change impacts on hydropower generation and long-term energy yield.
- Identification of climate-related risks including drought, extreme rainfall and changes in seasonal flow patterns.
- Recommendations to strengthen the climate resilience and long-term sustainability of the proposed development.