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Tracey Williamson is the first female Chair of the British Dam Society;...
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Digital transformation GE Renewable Energy is to support the digitization of EDP’s hydropower fleet in Spain and Portugal as part of a wider deal that covers the operations and maintenance of all EDP’s...
DRIP by DRIP Dam safety has become a focal point of attention across India, where the World Bank is supporting an initiative to assist with rehabilitation, safety and project management.
Safety is no accident The prevention of tailings dam disasters is described as being an ambitious and challenging goal, made more difficult by the competitive, international and cyclical nature of the...
The modern dam engineer Like many industries, the dam industry is influenced by both internal and external factors which can prompt change. IWP&DC was interested in finding out if such elements have affected...
Exploring the future of robotics Are more female students showing an interest in underwater robotics?
Integrating energy storage IWP&DC talks to John Jung, President and Chief Executive Officer of Greensmith Energy Management Systems Inc, about a new 4MW energy storage system to be integrated with the Buck...
Island paradise Andrew Bird from Stantec explains how the island of Samoa in the Pacific Ocean has proven itself as a leader in small hydro and the global fight against climate change
Bridging the data gaps The development of a modelling package will help developing countries to make more informed decisions about small hydropower potential, and the future impacts of climate change.
EDF to install Eco-flow Turbinator The Turbinator is a compact small hydro turbine with an integrated permanent magnetised generator. Following successful installations in Norway, CleanPower is now focusing on the...
Turning hydro dreams into reality IWP&DC interviews Alistair Marsden, Sales & Marketing Director at renewable energy developer and consultancy Dulas about the role of hydropower in the UK.
A global challenge Riverlab is a research group based at the University of California Berkeley College of Environmental Design in the US. Led by Professor GM Kondolf, Riverlab strives to inform...
How to avoid the digital traps of the 21st century Energy companies and water utilities must treat cyber risks as permanent and persistent risks to their entire enterprise, and develop an organisation-wide cyber strategy to...
The Oroville Incident – an opportunity for dam safety Martin W. McCann, Jr is Director of the National Performance of Dams Programme in the US. Here he talks about what why we should view the recent spillway failure at Oroville Dam as...
Welcome to the Batcave A lithium-ion battery and hydropower are working together in the Nordics in an effort to prevent the premature wear and tear of turbines.
Enabling sustainable growth The Opuha Dam project in New Zealand is described as being a great success story for the economic prosperity of the region, enabling the development of a robust agricultural...
An optimistic picture New research from Oxford University looks at how Chinese dam builders are increasingly adopting international construction standards in response to dam opposition.
Installing hydro for Welsh Water Crispin Angood, Senior Project Manager at Dulas, gives an insight into two new hydropower plants in Conway County, North Wales.
Is pumped storage the key to increasing renewables in Australia? Recent electricity price spikes and a state-wide blackout in South Australia have highlighted the need for reliable power to balance the potential volatility of some renewable...
Deep at Mosul Mosul dam, in Iraq, has major ongoing grouting needs. Italian contractor Trevi is performing the vital cut-off wall improvements. Report by Patrick Reynolds
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