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Technologies to watch in 2023
Matthew Margetts, Director of Smarter Technologies, believes in using technology to simplify a complex world and explains how IoT solutions are taking technology into the future.
An important role to play
Chloe Hirst reports on how protective coatings and repair composites can play a part in decarbonising hydropower
Getting hydro onto the grid
There is technology on tap to get hydro schemes connected to power grids sooner rather than later, writes Dr Graham Ault, co-founder and Executive Vice President of Markets and...
Nail in the coffin for small hydro
A nine-fold cost increase by the Environment Agency has been described as the ‘final nail in the coffin’ for the small hydro industry in England. The British Hydropower Association...
Nothing new here - managing a remote workforce
Managing a remote workforce's IT is no different to a traditionally dispersed workforce, says Scott Davidson, Managing Director of ISN Solutions.
Water sector must attract and retain women
This International Women’s Day, Lila Thompson, chief executive of British Water looks at how increasing inclusion of women in the water sector is better for business and the wider community.
The heat is on
More frequent and extreme weather events, such as drought, heatwaves and wildfire, will impact hydropower production and fresh water supplies. Research is underway to help...
Adapt or die
The Environment Agency in England warns that adaptation – becoming resilient to the effects of climate change – is just as vital as mitigation. While mitigation might save the planet,...
When our renewables just aren’t enough
Stuart Murphy, founder and inventor of the tidal lagoon system TPGen24, explains why he believes marine renewables have an important part to play in our energy mix and the fight...
Waterpower industry talks solutions on urgency to act on net zero at Canadian Waterpower Week
Hydropower experts from across the country reconvened at the industry's annual national event to discuss advancing projects and investments including hydropower refurbishments,...
Staying together – digitally
Even though the 2020 Covid-19 pandemic has had implications worldwide, it did challenge us to be innovative. The International Centre for Hydropower believes that it has come out of...
Staff burnout threatens security of Britain’s national infrastructure says research
Staff burnout and a shortage of IT skills could weaken Britain’s defence against attacks on transport, energy and other critical national infrastructures, according to new research...
Seismic safety of dams
Dr. Martin Wieland shares some important comments about dams and seismic safety
Unlocking Tasmania’s renewable energy potential - more positive progress on Marinus Link interconnector
Hydro Tasmania welcomes the Federal Government’s ongoing support of a new Marinus Link interconnector, with funding committed to support reaching an investment decision and a new...
Government and water industry warned of cyber-security ‘blind spots’
A new report says Operational Technology networks are vulnerable to cyber-attacks
World Water Week: A unique opportunity to share best practice in water management
Like many similar events, this year's World Water Week (Aug 24–28) conference is taking place virtually. Convened by the Stockholm International Water Institute, the annual...
What does World Water Week 2020 mean to you?
Hosted and organized by the Stockholm International Water Institute (SIWI), World Water Week is the leading annual global event for water issues and related international...
Livelihoods options awareness for communities affected by the Lesotho Highlands Water Project kicks off
“I survive on growing and selling potatoes to my communities where I normally get paid in cash or grains from those who do not have cash. My biggest challenge is access to markets.”
Update on development of the Tina River Hydropower Project
The Solomon Islands, home of the Tina River Hydropower Development Project, is still only one of 11 countries in the world yet to report a case of Coronavirus. As a result, the...
