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Ardian acquires hydropower company in Peru
Wednesday, December 20, 2023 by Global private investment firm Ardian has successfully acquired a 100% stake in a Peruvian hydropower company, marking a significant expansion of its clean energy portfolio in...

RheEnergise and Colbún sign MoU for long duration energy storage projects in Chile
Tuesday, November 14, 2023 by Colbún, Chile's third-largest power generation company and a prominent hydropower operator, has entered into a partnership with RheEnergise, a UK-based clean technology firm,...

Nevada Irrigation District secures key water infrastructure from PG&E
Tuesday, November 14, 2023 by In a strategic move to fortify its water delivery system, the Nevada Irrigation District (NID) has successfully acquired essential infrastructure previously managed by Pacific Gas...

Hydropower expansion part of Hydro-Québec’s strategic Action Plan 2035
Friday, November 10, 2023 by Hydro-Québec has unveiled a strategic Action Plan 2035, which includes plans to expand hydropower capacity to meet surging demand and bolster Québec's position in the global...

Iberdrola completes sale of mini-hydro plants to Kelag
Tuesday, November 07, 2023 by Iberdrola has successfully concluded the sale of three mini-hydro plants in Spain boasting a combined installed capacity of 35MW to Austrian energy company Kelag. Notably,...

Trailblazing projects and leaders honoured for advancing sustainable hydropower at World Hydropower Congress
Monday, November 06, 2023 by Leading figures and projects within the hydropower industry were celebrated at the World Hydropower Congress for their commitment to sustainable hydropower, with the recipients of...

Sunshine Hydro secures Queensland's 2024 Telstra Best of Business Award for sustainability advocacy
Friday, November 03, 2023 by Renewable energy company Sunshine Hydro has clinched the prestigious 2024 Telstra Best of Business Award in Queensland, acknowledging its efforts in promoting sustainability.

Aurecon and Tractebel join forces to bolster Queensland dam projects
Thursday, November 02, 2023 by In response to the increasing demand for dam upgrades in Queensland, international design, engineering, and advisory firm Aurecon and dams and hydropower engineering firm Tractebel...

SSAB and CorPower Ocean team up to develop first fossil-free steel for wave energy technology.
Thursday, October 26, 2023 by Steel manufacturer SSAB and wave energy firm CorPower Ocean have joined forces to advance the development of fossil-free steel for use in wave energy technology. The collaboration aims...

Xylem joins the ranks of IHA's Sustainable Hydropower Commitment on Global Hydropower Day
Wednesday, October 11, 2023 by In a landmark development on Global Hydropower Day, the International Hydropower Association (IHA) welcomed Xylem as its 100th member to pledge allegiance to the San José Declaration...

Queensland's Sunshine Hydro named state finalist in 2024 Telstra Best of Business Awards
Tuesday, October 10, 2023 by Sunshine Hydro, a Queensland-based company specializing in around-the-clock carbon-free energy solutions, has been shortlisted as a state finalist for the 2024 Telstra Best of...

Texmaco-SSFMPL JV secures contract for Arun-3 hydropower project in Nepal
Friday, September 22, 2023 by Texmaco-SSFMPL JV, a joint venture led by Texmaco, has inked a significant contract (Package C-5) with the Satluj Jal Vidyut Nigam (SJVN) Arun-3 Power Development Company Limited...

Statkraft becomes sole owner of Brazilian subsidiary Statkraft Energias Renováveis (SKER)
Thursday, September 21, 2023 by Statkraft has acquired the remaining 18.69% of shares in its Brazilian subsidiary, Statkraft Energias Renováveis (SKER), making it the sole owner of SKER. The shares were purchased...

FirstLight Power expands hydropower portfolio with acquisition of Hydromega Services
Thursday, September 14, 2023 by FirstLight Power has finalised its agreement to acquire Canadian renewable operator and developer Hydromega Services Inc. The acquisition includes ownership interest in ten...

Green hydrogen production commences at site near Schiffenen Dam
Wednesday, August 30, 2023 by Groupe E has successfully kickstarted the production of green hydrogen at its plant situated near the Schiffenen dam. Currently, the company is in the process of conducting...

Genesis Digital Assets expands bitcoin mining capacity in Nordics, powered by hydroelectric energy
Tuesday, August 22, 2023 by Bitcoin mining firm Genesis Digital Assets Limited (GDA) has unveiled its latest move to bolster mining capabilities in Sweden, tapping into the abundant hydroelectric power of the region.

SMEC-Stucky JV selected for Phase II & III of India's Dams Rehabilitation and Improvement Project
Tuesday, August 15, 2023 by In a development coinciding with India's 77th Independence Day celebrations, a JV of SMEC-Stucky has secured a role as the Engineering & Management Consultant for Phase II & III of...

Andritz to work on renovation of Brazil's Jaguara hydropower plant
Thursday, August 10, 2023 by Andritz has secured a contract from Engie Brasil Energia for the comprehensive modernization of the 424MW Jaguara hydropower plant in Rifaina, State of Sao Paulo. The plant is a...

Consumers Energy exploring potential sale of hydro portfolio
Wednesday, August 09, 2023 by Consumers Energy has announced its intention to delve into the possibility of selling its portfolio of 13 hydroelectric facilities in Michigan, US, marking a strategic move to address...