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UK scientists lead rapid assessment of Kakhovka dam breach, supporting biodiversity’s recovery
18 March, 2024
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NHA and Marine Renewables Canada in historic knowledge sharing agreement
Monday, March 18, 2024 by In a landmark move aimed at leveraging marine energy for global net zero objectives, the National Hydropower Association (NHA) in the US and Marine Renewables Canada (MRC) have inked...

WaterNSW reacts promptly to earthquake, confirms dam safety measures
Monday, March 18, 2024 by In the wake of a magnitude 3.6 earthquake near Warragamba on March 8, 2024, WaterNSW showcased its rapid response capabilities. The seismic event, occurring beneath the Blue...

Hydroelectric Production Incentives open for applications to bolster clean energy infrastructure in the US
Friday, March 15, 2024 by The US Department of Energy (DOE) has launched the application window for the Hydroelectric Production Incentive program. This initiative, a cornerstone of the Bipartisan...

Hungary to launch test drilling for first pumped storage plant
Thursday, March 14, 2024 by Hungary is set to commence test drillings for the construction of the nation's inaugural domestic pumped energy storage facility.

Hydropower investment opportunities remain vastly untapped in US, says new report
Thursday, March 14, 2024 by As the world shifts towards cleaner energy solutions, the spotlight often falls on technologies like solar power. However, amidst this transition, there remains an overlooked potential...

Third annual "Ear to the River" survey unveils insights into US hydroelectric industry's Future
Wednesday, March 13, 2024 by In a bid to shed light on the future trajectory of the hydroelectric industry, the National Hydropower Association (NHA), the Ontario Waterpower Association (OWA), the...

IHA President urges UK Prime Minister to prioritize pumped storage hydropower for energy security
Wednesday, March 13, 2024 by Malcolm Turnbull, President of the International Hydropower Association (IHA), has penned a letter to UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, emphasizing the pivotal role of pumped...

Dam Safety Society launched to address global concerns on water management
Tuesday, March 12, 2024 by In a bid to enhance global efforts in water management and ensure the safety of crucial dam structures, the newly formed Dam Safety Society has been launched. The establishment of...

Tadek Ocean Engineering supports Magallanes Renovables’ bid to deliver tidal energy array
Tuesday, March 12, 2024 by Tadek Ocean Engineering is providing support to Magallanes Renovables, a Spanish tidal energy developer, as it gears up to to deploy the world’s first tidal energy array.

Itaipu hydroelectric plant achieves historic 3 billion MWh milestone
Tuesday, March 12, 2024 by In the early hours of Sunday, March 10, the Itaipu hydroelectric plant reached an unprecedented milestone, generating a cumulative total of 3 billion megawatt-hours (MWh) since...

India's PM Narendra Modi lays foundation stone for 2880MW Dibang multipurpose hydroelectric project
Tuesday, March 12, 2024 by Prime Minister of India, Shri Narendra Modi, inaugurated the groundbreaking ceremony for the NHPC's 2880MW Dibang Multipurpose Project in Arunachal Pradesh.

Bechtel and the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention partner to prevent construction worker suicides
Monday, March 11, 2024 by Bechtel and the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) have revealed a multi-year partnership dedicated to saving lives in the construction community lost to suicide....

UK Government's budget disappoints hydropower advocates
Friday, March 08, 2024 by The UK Government's recent budget announcement has disappointed proponents of hydropower in the UK, with the British Hydropower Association (BHA) stating that the Chancellor has missed...

SolGold announces hydro-solar energy initiative at Cascabel Project
Friday, March 08, 2024 by SolGold PLC has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Grupo Empresarial Semaica (Semaica Business Group), Enerhydra, and Constructora Nacional S.A for the development of...

GE Vernova’s Vera Silva elected to engineering academies in France and the US
Friday, March 08, 2024 by Vera Silva, Chief Strategy & Technology Officer of GE Vernova’s Electrification Systems business, has been honoured with memberships to two prestigious engineering academies, one...

Statkraft reports strong 2023 performance despite declining power prices
Thursday, March 07, 2024 by Statkraft, one of Europe's leading renewable energy companies, reported its financial performance for 2023, revealing its second-highest result on record despite a significant decrease...

US DOE opens technical assistance program to boost hydropower project development
Wednesday, March 06, 2024 by The US Department of Energy's (DOE) Water Power Technologies Office (WPTO) has announced an opportunity for hydropower developers, system operators, utilities, and various stakeholders...

Global energy-related CO2 emissions rise slowed in 2023 despite exceptional droughts, IEA reports
Wednesday, March 06, 2024 by The International Energy Agency (IEA) has released its annual analysis, revealing that global energy-related carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions saw a lesser increase in 2023 compared to...

Vattenfall and Borealis announce first long-term hydropower PPA in Sweden
Wednesday, March 06, 2024 by Vattenfall and Borealis have inked a deal for their first long-term renewable hydropower purchase agreement (PPA) in Sweden. Borealis, a provider of advanced polyolefins solutions and...

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