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Dam of 14 de Julho power plant in Brazil partially collapses

Fri, 03 May 2024 09:37:00 GMT

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The dam which forms part of the 14 de Julho hydropower plant in Brazil has partially collapsed following days of heavy rain in the region.

GHD appoints Andrew Reynolds as Australian Dams Leader

Fri, 03 May 2024 08:29:00 GMT

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GHD has announced the appointment of Andrew Reynolds as Australian Dams Leader to help businesses across the dams industry provide more for communities and transform project delivery.

Innovasea launches HydroAI with ability to count and identify fish in real-time, 24/7

Fri, 03 May 2024 08:23:00 GMT

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Innovasea has unveiled HydroAI, a system designed to enhance the efficiency and environmental compliance of hydroelectric dam operations. By harnessing the power of artificial intelligence, HydroAI offers real-time fish counting and species identification, operating 24/7 to provide invaluable insights for dam operators.

Snowy 2.0 project advances amidst construction hurdles, TBM Florence fully operational

Thu, 02 May 2024 09:50:00 GMT

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Snowy Hydro has given an update on construction progress at the Snowy 2.0 pumped storage project in Australia, with particular focus on work on the surge shaft at the Marica site. It has also refuted any claims that TBM Florence had stopped tunnelling, confirming it is fully operational and is now more than 800m into excavation of the headrace tunnel at Tantangara.

Hydropower turbines market poised to reach $5.2 billion by 2033, report suggests

Thu, 02 May 2024 09:20:00 GMT

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A new report released by Allied Market Research projects that the hydropower turbines market, valued at $3.2 billion in 2023, is set to reach $5.2 billion by 2033, exhibiting a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 4.9% from 2024 to 2033.

Duke Energy bolsters Carolinas' power grid with Bad Creek upgrades

Tue, 30 Apr 2024 18:37:00 GMT

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In a bid to meet the burgeoning electricity demands of the Carolinas, Duke Energy has completed a multiyear upgrade project at its Bad Creek facility in Salem, S.C. The enhancements, spanning across four units, have injected an additional 320MW of capacity into the company's largest "battery."

Statkraft signs new PPAs with Deutsche Bahn for hydropower and wind energy

Tue, 30 Apr 2024 11:03:00 GMT

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Statkraft has signed new power purchase agreements (PPAs) with Deutsche Bahn, providing hydropower and wind power.

RheEnergise to deploy first-of-a-kind long duration storage demonstrator scheme at Sibelco mining site

Mon, 29 Apr 2024 13:08:00 GMT

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RheEnergise, a UK company specializing in long-duration hydro-energy storage, is set to construct its first-of-a-kind demonstrator at Sibelco's mining site in Cornwood, near Plymouth. Work onsite to build the demonstrator will start imminently with its commissioning to start in September.

Drax announces £80 million upgrade for Cruachan hydropower station

Mon, 29 Apr 2024 10:39:00 GMT

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Drax is set to invest £80 million in a significant refurbishment of its renowned 'Hollow Mountain' Cruachan pumped storage hydropower station in Scotland, and has appointed Andritz as the primary contractor for the upgrade project.

Lazard Asset Management joins forces with Renfin for Italian hydropower investments

Mon, 29 Apr 2024 09:51:00 GMT

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Lazard Asset Management (LAM) has announced it has formed a strategic partnership with Renfin which will target investments in small-scale hydroelectric power plants across Italy.