BC Hydro’s 1,100MW Site C project has reached one of its last major milestones with the successful commissioning of its fifth generating unit.| Power Engineering International
Google has announced the largest hydropower deal in world history, a first-of-its-kind framework with Brookfield Asset Management.| Power Engineering International
A new report from the IHA shows strong global momentum for hydropower development, led by a sharp rise in pumped storage hydropower. The post Global hydropower generation rebounds led by surge in pumped storage appeared first on Power Engineering International.| Hydroelectric - Power Engineering International
GE Vernova has secured an order from Rio Tinto to upgrade of eight turbine-alternator units at the Isle Maligne hydropower plant in Canada.| Power Engineering International
In the face of rising operational costs and the withdrawal of key subsidies, UK hydroelectric generators face mounting financial pressure. The post Maximising hydroelectric profitability with the UK’s Capacity Market appeared first on Power Engineering International.| Europe - Power Engineering International
The consortium of Voith and HeiTech Padu Berhad will modernise three hydropower stations in Malaysia, operated by TNB Power Generation. The post Voith wins contracts to modernise three hydro plants in Malaysia appeared first on Power Engineering International.| Hydroelectric - Power Engineering International
The World Bank approved an initial $250 million in financing for the first phase of the Inga 3 project in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The post World Bank approves financing for DRC’s Inga 3 hydro project appeared first on Power Engineering International.| Hydroelectric - Power Engineering International
GE Vernova has commissioned the first of four 250MW variable speed units at the Tehri Pumped Storage Hydropower Plant. The post Variable speed pumped storage commissioned at Indian hydro complex appeared first on Power Engineering International.| Hydroelectric - Power Engineering International
Statkraft is applying for a license to build a new Aura power plant in Norway, which would deliver 2.5 times the current maximum capacity. The post Statkraft plans new $590m Aura hydro plant in Norway appeared first on Power Engineering International.| Europe - Power Engineering International
India's Adani Group and Druk Green Power Corporation have signed a MoU to jointly develop 5,000MW of hydropower projects in Bhutan. The post Adani Group and Druk Green Power to develop 5GW hydropower in Bhutan appeared first on Power Engineering International.| Hydroelectric - Power Engineering International
AGL Energy has acquired two pumped hydro energy storage projects held by Upper Hunter Hydro Top Trust and its trustee (UHH).| Power Engineering International
Statkraft is seeking a license to upgrade the hydropower plants in Nore and Uvdal in Buskerud, Norway with a 4 billion NOK budget.| Power Engineering International
The Idaho National Laboratory, with support from the US DOE Water Power Technologies Office, has developed the new Hydropower Technology Catalogue.| Power Engineering International
The Idaho National Laboratory and partners are investigating the economic impact of integrating hydrogen production with hydropower plants.| Power Engineering International
OPG has Ontario’s support to move forward with plans to refurbish and expand a number of hydroelectric generating stations across Northern Ontario.| Power Engineering International
SSE Renewables has announced plans to invest £70 million over the next three years to repower Lochay Hydro Power Station in Scotland.| Power Engineering International
Significant potential exists to increase capacity and balancing from existing Swedish hydropower plants, according to AFRY.| Power Engineering International
Puerto Rico Hydro Microgrid Partners has been selected as one of 10 Phase 2 winners of the SOLVE IT Prize, for its plan to improve community resiliency with small hydropower powered microgrids.| Power Engineering International
As part of research, engineers have been working to tap into the power of vortexes to improve hydroelectric efficiency.| Power Engineering International
GE Vernova will modernise two hydropower units installed at the Saluda Hydropower plant located on the Saluda River in the Southeastern US.| Power Engineering International
SnowPower is pioneering the use of satellite data to provide the hydropower sector with accurate snow information.| Power Engineering International
UK-headquartered Quartzelec has completed the overhaul of Unit 1 at the Maentwrog Hydroelectric Power Station in North Wales.| Power Engineering International
ANDRITZ will carry out major uprating works on turbines and will supply new generators as well as rehabilitate hydromechanical equipment.| Power Engineering International
KfW invested €20 million to modernisee the substation for energy from the Inga I and Inga II hydropower plants in the DRC.| Power Engineering International
Reliance Group will collaborate with government-owned companies in Bhutan to develop renewable infrastructure, including hydropower.| Power Engineering International
Norsk Hydro, a Norwegian aluminum and renewable energy company, is planning an 84GWh pumped storage project in Luster Municipality, Norway.| Power Engineering International
Fortum is modernising the Untra hydropower plant in Tierp, Sweden, and replacing three out of five turbine-generator units.| Power Engineering International
Downing and HYDROGRID announced a collaboration to enhance the operational efficiency and sustainability of Downing's hydropower operations in Sweden.| Power Engineering International
In a study assessing how climate change might alter hydropower generation, researchers with PNNL showed that generation is expected to rise in the future.| Power Engineering International
The additional financing from ADB will replace the power generation unit 4 at the 240MW Golovnaya hydropower plant in Tajikistan.| Power Engineering International
In Australia, pumped hydro projects are proposed after open-cut mining, but research from IEEFA suggests governments – and taxpayers – should be wary.| Power Engineering International
The Indonesian government is heavily investing in the country’s hydropower capacity to support growth and reduce dependency on fossil fuels.| Power Engineering International
The former CEO of North Europe & Middle East at Siemens Gamesa Sunil Pandiri has joined Voith Hydro as chief service officer.| Power Engineering International
Scatec ASA has sold a 51% stake in the African hydropower joint venture with Norfund and British International Investment to TotalEnergies.| Power Engineering International
Uniper has decided to recommission a 160MW pumped storage plant in Happurg, Germany, that was shut down in 2011.| Power Engineering International
HIVE Digital Technologies will construct a 100MW digital asset mining operation powered by hydroelectricity from the 14GW Itaipu project.| Power Engineering International
HIVE Digital Technologies, a leading digital asset miner and 'green' focused data centre builder and operator, has announced plans to| Data Centre & Network News
The HYDROVISION keynote roundtable highlighted issues such as aging infrastructure, supply chain pressures and finding skilled labour.| Power Engineering International
Edison and Webuild have signed a programmatic agreement for the development of two hydroelectric pumping (or pumped storage) projects.| Power Engineering International
The NSW Government declared six renewable energy projects to be Critical State Significant Infrastructure, including three pumped storage hydro projects.| Power Engineering International
Upstream Tech, an innovator of scalable AI-based climate software solutions, has released HydroForecast ST-3, the latest generation of its water forecasts.| Power Engineering International
Drax appointed Voith Hydro to complete a study for the mechanical and electrical components of the 600MW Cruachan 2 pumped storage plant.| Power Engineering International
Drax is performing seismic surveys to provide crucial geological data about the rock in which their new hydro plant would be housed.| Power Engineering International
The EU drive towards green energy is seeking to harness a traditionally clean power source – with some tweaks, writes Tom Cassauwers.| Power Engineering International
A $23 million Smart Hydrogen Energy District launched at the University of British Columbia will use hydropower and solar energy to produce hydrogen.| Power Engineering International
While managing hydroelectric networks is increasingly challenging, geospatial analytics is an efficient and cost-effective tool that can help, writes Sean Donegan of Satelytics.| Power Engineering International
Atlantic Mining Nova Scotia and Natural Forces are working to explore the viability of a renewable energy hub at the Touquoy Gold Mine in Nova Scotia.| Power Engineering International
The US DOE has announced up to $475 million in funding for five clean energy projects to be deployed on current and former mine land.| Power Engineering International
Glen Earrach Energy Limited (GEE) announced plans to develop a 2 GW pumped storage hydro project at Balmacaan Estate, Scotland.| Power Engineering International
Africa nearly doubled its hydropower development in 2023 compared with 2022, but only 10% of the continent’s hydropower potential is harnessed, said IHA.| Power Engineering International
Renewable energy producer Axpo and electric utility Rhiienergie opened a green hydrogen production plant in Switzerland’s Graubünden canton.| Power Engineering International
The 23MW Carlo Esterle was one of the first hydropower plants in Italy and boosted the country's industrial development.| Power Engineering International
