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European Commission's Horizon Programme initiates call for hydropower equipment development projects
The European Commission, under the Horizon research Programme, has announced a call for projects focused on the "Development of hydropower equipment for improving...
Global collaboration in hydropower: IHA and IWHR join forces
In an effort to enhance sustainable hydropower initiatives on a global scale, the International Hydropower Association (IHA) and the China Institute of Water Resources (IWHR) have...
BHEL secures contract for India’s largest hydropower project
Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) has secured a significant contract for the Electro-Mechanical (E&M) components of the largest hydropower project in India – the 2880MW...
$7.5 Billion Federal credit program opens to boost dam safety projects in the US
The US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) has officially commenced the acceptance of applications for a $7.5 billion credit assistance program known as the Corps Water...
Rookwood Weir reaches major milestone with spillway completion
The Rockwood Weir project in Queensland, Australia, moved a significant step towards completion on Friday with the final concrete pour for the weir crest. The Honourable Glenn...
Texmaco-SSFMPL JV secures contract for Arun-3 hydropower project in Nepal
Texmaco-SSFMPL JV, a joint venture led by Texmaco, has inked a significant contract (Package C-5) with the Satluj Jal Vidyut Nigam (SJVN) Arun-3 Power Development Company Limited...
Ukrhydroenergo signs deal with GE Vernova to restore Ukrainian hydropower facilities
Ukrhydroenergo has inked a Memorandum of Collaboration with GE Vernova's Hydro Power business that will see the companies collaborate on the restoration and rejuvenation of...
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...
