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Natel Energy announces $20M funding round
Natel Energy has announced details of a $20M funding round led by Breakthrough Energy Ventures and supported by Chevron Technology Ventures, with the company set to use the funding...
World Bank-ESMAP launches survey on gender gaps in hydropower sector
The World Bank’s Energy Sector Management Assistance Program (ESMAP), in partnership with the International Hydropower Association (IHA) and the Global Women's Network for the...
CTG places all 96 units at its hydro plants in operation for first time
China Three Gorges Corporation (CTG) has announced that its six cascade hydropower plants along the main stream of the Yangtze River put all of their 96 power units into operation on...
Voith wins contract on Niagara power project
The New York Power Authority (NYPA) has awarded Voith Hydro a $275 million contract for mechanical and electrical upgrades as part of a 15-year modernization and digitization...
Public comment invited on global hydropower certification scheme
A new scheme that will see hydropower projects around the world independently rated and certified for their environmental, social and governance (ESG) performance is now open for...
Saint-Narcisse shutdown is permanent says Hydro-Québec
Generation is to permanently cease at the Saint-Narcisse generating station on the Rivière Batiscan in the Mauricie region, Hydro-Québec has announced, with work set to start this year...
EMEC plans acoustic monitoring programme
The European Marine Energy Centre (EMEC) is to deploy a series of acoustic surveys this summer which are designed to monitor noise levels of marine energy technologies at its ocean...
SJVN to develop Lower Arun project, Nepal
SJVN has been selected to develop the 679MW Lower Arun hydroelectric project in Nepal following an international competitive bidding process, the company has announced.
Major overhaul planned for Wivenhoe project, Australia
A $14 million maintenance project will start this month at the Wivenhoe Pumped Storage Hydroelectric Power Station in Queensland to preserve the ongoing reliability of the plant.
AFDB approves funds for Kinguélé Aval hydro project, Gabon
The first independent hydropower project in Gabon is set to benefit from a €39 million loan package from the African Development Bank Group.
HydroLand expands hydropower portfolio through new acquisitions
US renewable energy company HydroLand has acquired two small hydropower facilities from Northbrook Carolina Hydro II, LLC, adding to a 25MW portfolio it acquired from Enel Green...
Wave energy tender launched by EuropeWave
The EuropeWave project is inviting wave energy developers to apply for funding via its innovative pre-commercial procurement (PCP) programme. The five-year collaborative programme...
Five-year refurbishment project starts at Roxburgh station, New Zealand
Contact Energy has announced a project to replace half of the 60-year-old hydropower turbines at the 320MW Roxburgh Power Station over the next five years has begun, with Voith...
AFRY to work on Manara pumped storage plant, Israel
AFRY has been awarded the Owner’s Engineering services for the 156MW Manara pumped storage power plant in Israel by Ellomay Pumped Storage Ltd, with the project set to create a...
Innergex to buy remaining interests in Energía Llaima
Innergex Renewable Energy Inc is set to become sole shareholder in Chilean renewable energy company Energía Llaima SpA after agreeing to acquire the remaining 50% interest in the...
JV wins contract for Tarbela 5th Extension E&M works
A joint venture of Harbin Electric International Company and Harbin Electric Machinery Company (HEIC-HEMC) have won a US$241.1 million contract for electro-mechanical (E&M) works for...
More data sharing needed says Mekong River Commission
A wider exchange of data and information is needed to help improve water resource management in the Lower Mekong Basin, the Mekong River Commission (MRC) secretariat has urged in a...
MPs gather evidence on renewables during EMEC visit
The European Marine Energy Centre (EMEC) in Orkney, Scotland, hosted members of the House of Commons Scottish Affairs Committee on Monday, with the MPS tasked with gathering...
All units operational at Namkong 1 hydropower project, Laos
After a three-day trial, the second unit of the 160MW Namkong 1 hydropower project, built by China Three Gorges Corporation, began generating electricity on June 29, meaning all units...
