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How small hydropower is powering India’s renewable energy ambitions
New policy support aims to unlock 1500MW of small hydropower capacity,
accelerate rural electrification and strengthen India’s clean energy transition through decentralised renewable power development.
Chile’s hydropower adapts to a changing power mix
Hydropower remains central to Chile’s electricity system despite rapid growth in solar and wind, but future investment is shifting towards grid infrastructure, storage and optimisation rather than major new dams.
Robotics reshape hydropower operations
Autonomous drones, aquatic robots and digital inspection systems are moving from pilot projects into operational hydropower and dam management, with utilities and research institutions targeting lower inspection costs, improved safety and more continuous environmental monitoring
The World’s ten largest pumped storage projects under construction
As electricity systems become increasingly reliant on renewable energy, pumped storage hydropower is experiencing a resurgence after almost two decades of limited new construction. More than 240 GW of capacity is now under development worldwide, with China accounting for over 80% of the global pipeline. The ten largest projects under construction highlight both the scale of modern engineering and the growing role of pumped storage in future electricity systems.
How ArcGIS and GIS are transforming tailings dam management
Rebecca Kahrhoff of Esri explains how ArcGIS is enabling a more integrated, spatially informed approach to tailings dam management, supporting improved monitoring, safety, and regulatory compliance across the full lifecycle of facilities.
From test sites to innovation hubs: How marine energy centres are transforming ocean energy
International collaboration among marine energy test centres is shaping how ocean energy technologies are developed, regulated, and deployed, new report suggests
India’s hydro sector finds a new role
GlobalData forecasts steady expansion in conventional hydropower and rapid growth in pumped storage as India reshapes its electricity system around flexibility rather than baseload generation.
Europe’s untapped hydropower potential: why policy, not technology, is holding back growth
Hydropower remains a cornerstone of Europe’s renewable energy mix, yet vast untapped potential remains across the continent. New research suggests the biggest obstacle is not technology or resources, but fragmented legislation, conflicting policy priorities and regulatory uncertainty that continue to hinder investment and development.
UK and Spanish engineers highlight the critical role of dams in climate adaptation
Learning from their experiences across the UK and Spain, representatives from the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) and the Spanish Council of Civil Engineers recently discussed how resilience can be built into dams, reservoirs and the wider water system.
Extreme floods in Europe: the critical role of dams
A recent webinar organised by ICOLD’s European Club and its Young Professional Forum, has given an insight into the strategic role of dams in managing flooding across Europe.