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Ukrhydroenergo has inked a Memorandum of Collaboration with GE...
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Statkraft becomes sole owner of Brazilian subsidiary Statkraft Energias Renováveis (SKER)
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...
US Department of Energy invests $6.3 million to enhance environmentally sustainable hydropower and protect fish populations
The US Department of Energy (DOE) has announced funding exceeding $6.3 million is to be allocated to six research and development projects focused on the advancement of fish passage...
GE Vernova completes first of six upgrades at Qairokkum hydropower plant, Tajikistan
GE Vernova's hydropower business has successfully completed the upgrade of the first of six Kaplan turbine and generator units at the Qairokkum hydropower plant in the...
ASU and SRP collaborate on hydropower research projects for asset preservation and modernization
Arizona State University (ASU) has joined forces with the Salt River Project (SRP) to embark on two research projects focused on preserving and maintaining value of the hydropower...
CorPower Ocean collaborates with AltaSea for US expansion
Swedish wave energy firm CorPower Ocean has entered into a significant partnership with AltaSea, the leading blue economy research and development center in the US. The Memorandum...
New hydro-themed comic book aims to spotlight hydropower's hidden world
In an effort to shed light on the often-overlooked world of hydropower, a new hydro-themed edition of the Spark Squad Comic Book series has been unveiled. This unique initiative, led...
Share the sustainable hydropower story
The International Hydropower Association (IHA) have two upcoming opportunities for our readers to get involved in sharing the sustainable hydropower story.
MEPs overwhelmingly approve plans to boost renewable energy in the EU
The European Parliament has this week endorsed a significant expansion of renewable energy deployment, aligning with the EU's Green Deal and REPowerEU initiatives. The revised...
Montanhydraulik welcomes new CEO Jens Ennen as Dr Ralf Becker retires
Montanhydraulik GmbH is undergoing a significant change in its leadership team. Effective September 1, 2023, Jens Ennen has assumed the role of Chairman of the Executive Board...
FirstLight Power expands hydropower portfolio with acquisition of Hydromega Services
FirstLight Power has finalised its agreement to acquire Canadian renewable operator and developer Hydromega Services Inc. The acquisition includes ownership interest in ten...
Kleinschmidt Associates to undertake South Fork Tolt spillway options analysis project for Seattle Public Utilities
Kleinschmidt Associates has secured a contract with Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) to deliver engineering and permitting services for the evaluation of options aimed at enhancing...
Thousands killed as dams collapse in devastating floods in Derna, Libya
The devastating collapse of dams in Derna, Libya, has left the city reeling in the wake of catastrophic flooding, with a death toll now estimated at 3,000 with this expected to...
DEWA's pumped storage plant in Hatta reaches 74% completion mark
Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) marked a significant milestone as its pumped storage project in Hatta reached 74% completion. HE Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, Managing...
LHDA awards major contract for Final Phase II bridges, ensuring critical connectivity to Polihali reservoir
The Lesotho Highlands Development Authority (LHDA) successfully concluded the procurement process for the final two major bridges under Phase II at the end of August. The contract,...
Hydro4U consultation in At-Bashi, Kyrgyzstan explores water governance and Count4D tool deployment
On September 8, 2023, a significant Stakeholder Consultation aimed at enhancing water governance and introducing the Count4D tool to the At-Bashi basin was held in the village...
Ethiopian Prime Minister announces successful final filling of Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam
In a significant announcement posted on social media platform X, Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Ali declared the successful completion of the fourth and final filling of the...
Biden-Harris Administration commits over $13 million to boost hydropower expansion
The US Department of Energy (DOE) has unveiled an investment of more than $13 million in seven research and development projects aimed at advancing hydropower as a pivotal source of...
Cowi selected as advisor for £500 million Cruachan expansion
Cowi has been selected by renewable energy firm Drax to provide advisory services for the £500 million expansion of its Cruachan pumped storage hydro plant located in Argyll, Scotland.
UNIDO report reveals transformative impact of small hydropower on sustainable energy access
The United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) has released the World Small Hydropower Development Report 2022 (WSHPDR), offering critical insights into the role of...
