All articles by caroline peachey
caroline peachey
Fracking and water supplies
Policy makers are being called upon to give greater consideration to the electricity sector’s water footprint in the UK. While across the Atlantic in North America, research has been carried out to assess the impact of hydraulic fracking upon stressed water resources and dam safety. Once again the water-energy nexus has become the focal point of attention, as Suzanne Pritchard reports.
MHI, Siemens make offer for Alstom
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) and Siemens have submitted a joint offer for Alstom’s energy business, which could see MHI take a 20% stake in the French group’s hydropower division.
Spotlight on the new generation: Q&A with Gilkes
In a new feature series, IWP&DC identifies some of the rising talent in the sector and discover what made them embark on a career in hydropower and dams. First of our interviewees are Hazel Parsons and James Colebourn, who both work at Gilkes in the UK
Pumped storage: Going global
IWP&DC takes a closer look at recent developments in pumped storage internationally
Pumped storage: what are its prospects?
Catherine Anderson from AECOM discusses the potential scope and future prospects for pumped storage.
A shared vision for the Nile Basin
Jane Baitwa gives more information about the historic efforts of the Nile Basin Initiative. Trans-boundary water cooperation in hydropower development can offer real solutions to national energy challenges, she says.
Hydro power’s UK city centre development
Freeman’s Reach in Durham City is on course to become the UK¹s first city centre development incorporating a hydropower generator following the installation of a new turbine.
Wave power put to the test at Edinburgh University
The University of Edinburgh in Scotland has announced it has inaugurated a world-class testing facility for marine energy devices.
High strength steels in hydropower plants
Graz University of Technology in Austria hosted an international conference to share expertise about the design and behaviour of high strength steels utilised in hydropower plant conduits. Richard Greiner, Horst Cerjak and Gerald Zenz give more information.
Introducing the ARC-Boat
The ARC-Boat is a remote controlled boat used to deploy river, estuary and reservoir survey technology. HR Wallingford’s Dr Keith Powell and Craig Goff explain how the boat was developed, and look at how it has been delivering value for end users.