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September 2023
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Rookwood Weir reaches major milestone with spillway completion
Texmaco-SSMPL JV secures contract for Arun-3 hydropower project in Nepal
Ukrhydroenergo signs deal with GE Vernova to restore Ukrainian hydropower facilities
Statkraft becomes sole owner of Brazilian subsidiary Statkraft Energias Renováveis (SKER)
GE Vernova completes first of six upgrades at Qairokkum hydropower plant, Tajikistan
ASU and SRP collaborate on hydropower research projects for asset preservation and modernization
CorPower Ocean collaborates with AltaSea for US expansion
New hydro-themed comic book aims to spotlight hydropower's hidden world
Share the sustainable hydropower story
MEPs overwhelmingly approve plans to boost renewable energy in the EU
Montanhydraulik welcomes new CEO Jens Ennen as Dr Ralf Becker retires
FirstLight Power expands hydropower portfolio with acquisition of Hydromega Services
Thousands killed as dams collapse in devastating floods in Derna, Libya
DEWA's pumped storage plant in Hatta reaches 74% completion mark
Hydro4U consultation in At-Bashi, Kyrgyzstan explores water governance and Count4D tool deployment
Ethiopian Prime Minister announces successful final filling of Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam
Biden-Harris Administration commits over $13 million to boost hydropower expansion
Cowi selected as advisor for £500 million Cruachan expansion
UNIDO report reveals transformative impact of small hydropower on sustainable energy access
Snowy Hydro announces new completion date and cost estimate for Snowy 2.0 Project
CorPower Ocean deploys first C4 Wave Energy Converter in Portugal
IHA announces results of 2023 board elections
GE Vernova chosen to upgrade Grand Rapids hydropower plant in Canada
August 2023
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Tunnel boring begins for Vishnugad-Pipalkoti hydropower project in India
Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam talks resume amidst challenges
Hydro-Québec's Eastmain-1 development gets highest level Hydropower Sustainability Certification
Green hydrogen production commences at site near Schiffenen Dam
EnergyAustralia initiates environmental studies for Lake Lyell pumped storage hydro project
New fish passage enhances Fitzroy Barrage ecosystem, courtesy of Rookwood Weir
Genesis Digital Assets expands bitcoin mining capacity in Nordics, powered by hydroelectric energy
GE Vernova chosen for Xiangjiaba project upgrade
Manitoba Métis Federation and Manitoba Hydro announce revitalization agreement
Eco Wave Power connects EWP-EDF One Station to Israeli electrical grid
NHPC signs MOA with Govt of Arunachal Pradesh for hydropower facilities totalling 3800MW
Scottish Energy Minister urges UK government to support new pumped storage hydro plants
Renewables surge as fossil fuel electricity production declines, reports IEA
Mercia Power Response and RheEnergise target 100MW of storage capacity by 2030
SMEC-Stucky JV selected for Phase II & III of India's Dams Rehabilitation and Improvement Project
Alto Tâmega hydroelectric power plant nearing completion, reservoir filling set to start
Andritz to work on renovation of Brazil's Jaguara hydropower plant
Consumers Energy exploring potential sale of hydro portfolio
Tata Power and Govt of Maharashtra join forces to develop 2800MW pumped storage projects
Polihali Dam marks significant milestone with Senqu River diversion
Nepal's Sunkoshi Marin Diversion Tunnel Project over halfway complete, ahead of schedule
Snowy 2.0 project update: TBM Lady Eileen progresses in tunnel excavation
SMEC to provide key support for Super Trishuli hydroelectric project, Nepal
Earthfill dam completed, milestone achieved at Site C Project
Tetra Tech awarded $34 million contract by USACE for infrastructure services
Former Australian PM Malcolm Turnbull appointed as President of IHA
July 2023
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Resumption of planning for Pradapunt hydropower plant, Switzerland
Sonar technology deployed at tidal energy converter research project
Gilkes commissions hydropower turbine at water treatment plant in the US
US DOE invests nearly $10 million to propel marine energy advancements
Muela power station unit one successfully restored after year-long effort
Drax Group receives development consent for £500 million Cruachan pumped storage expansion
Canada Energy Regulator greenlights Hertel–New York interconnection project
TC Energy confirms Ontario pumped storage project is advancing toward final evaluation
Argonne-NREL study highlights Alaska's potential for pumped storage hydropower
Assembly Committee unanimously passes SB 605, propelling California towards wave and tidal energy
Ukraine initiates pilot project to rebuild Kakhovka hydroelectric power plant
US Department of Energy invests $3.5 million in hydropower and marine energy projects
Eco Wave Power secures EU grant to enhance wave energy power station in Israel
UK industry urges PM to invest in pumped storage hydropower
IHA calls for public feedback on landmark Bali Statement on Powering Sustainable Growth
Comments invited on Ituango hydropower project sustainability standards assessment
US President Biden declares state of emergency in Vermont as catastrophic flooding threatens state
Sulzer opens new service center
Hidroelectrica lists shares on Bucharest Stock Exchange
Major milestone achieved as Subansiri Lower project dam reaches top level
WAPDA partners with UAE firm to boost small hydropower and develop floating solar power in Pakistan
Cross-border dialogue working group formed to discuss Buk Bijela hydropower project
SEFA highlights hydropower modernisation as catalyst for Africa's energy transition
WPTO allocates $4.3 million in technical assistance to empower hydropower community
Porr wins contract to build caverns and tunnel system for Forbach pumped storage plant
Bui Power Authority enhances operational efficiency with Huawei's Broadband Private Network
Nant de Drance celebrates first year of operation
CorPower Ocean resumes C4 deployment program
First Mats enhance popular range of gas cylinder trolleys
Hydropower innovations make final of Ofwat's Water Discovery Challenge
Kleinschmidt engaged to evaluate shortnose sturgeon passage at Holyoke Dam
June 2023
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GE Vernova's hydropower business to upgrade Rotorpoles at Aurland plant, Norway
NHPC Limited and Govt. of Odisha partner to develop pumped storage projects
Hydropower Emulation Platform enables testing of large-scale plants in laboratory setting
Ground investigation commences for Earba pumped storage project
China unveils world's largest hybrid solar-hydropower plant
MERA leads wave energy hydrodynamics project to drive performance and commercialization
Eco Wave Power and Lian Tat Company planning Taiwan’s first onshore wave energy power station
Uniper, Talanx Group, and Augusta in 15-Year agreement for Swedish hydropower
Kakhovka reservoir ‘catastrophically’ low says Ukrhydroenergo
EDF Group unveils floating solar power plant at Lazer dam, France
Bluemethane, IHA and UQAM to establish global hydropower methane monitoring network
Largest floating solar project in South America installed at Colombia's Urrá dam
Annual renewable power must triple by 2030 to achieve climate goals, says IRENA report
EBRD to support restoration and modernization of Ukrhydroenergo's hydroelectric power plants
Tractebel signs contract for two strategic hydropower projects in Nepal's Mugu District
WaterNSW initiates investigations to address future safety concerns at Warragamba Dam
Works underway to improve reliability of Coolmunda Dam
SMEC and Fortescue Future Industries partner for renewable energy development
NHPC signs MoU with Maharashtra Government for pumped storage schemes
Local businesses win key Pioneer-Burdekin contracts in Queensland
Wegaw secures grant from Innosuisse to develop advanced geospatial digital twin technology
Natel Energy’s Monroe Drop hydropower project becomes 200th project certified by LIHI
USBR awards $255,000 to winners of River Modeling Prize Competition
Rye Development hydro projects set to power data centers
Explosion at Ukraine’s Kakhovskaya hydropower plant has severe consequences, says Ukrhydroenergo
Statkraft to supply hydropower to Hydro Energi’s Norwegian aluminium plants
New issue of Dam Engineering: Volume XXXII, Issue 4
Underground infrastructure engineering completed for US’ first full-scale wave energy test facility
IHA’s World Hydropower Outlook available for download
SSE Generation Ltd faces £9.78 million penalty for breaching licence agreement
Nova Kakhovka dam breached in Ukraine, operator says it is beyond repair
DBP approves funds for hydroelectric plant in Leyte, the Philippines
Ontario Government expresses support for "Made-in-Ontario" waterpower
NIB funds to boost hydro upgrade in Norway
Overhaul underway on Unit 2 at Wivenhoe pumped storage plant, Queensland
New Zealand’s Waimea Community Dam reservoir ready to fill up
Groupe Filatex forms joint venture with Hyvity to create ENHY
OPG's Calabogie generating station returns to service with enhanced capacity
Scottish Water harnessing hydropower at waste water treatment works
Hydro-Québec's Eastmain-1 Development assessed against Hydropower Sustainability Standard
May 2023
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SMEC selected to carry out feasibility study for rehabilitation of Pauanda hydropower project, PNG
Major works construction starts at LHWP II
Consto secures new contract for dam rehabilitation in Norway
Construction begins on innovative solar project at Montelupone hydroelectric plant, Italy
Milestone for Snowy 2.0 project as second tunnel excavated
First Minister of Scotland urges UK Government to support pumped storage for Net Zero transition
SSE unveils plans to redevelop Sloy power station into pumped storage project
Nigeria’s Kashimbila project inaugurated
New credit assistance program from USACE to assist dam safety projects
New hybrid hydro-floating solar project to be built at Ubol Ratana Dam, Thailand
Key insights unveiled in annual Ear to the River Hydropower Industry Report
Michigan DNR pursues funding for inspection at Cornwall Flooding Dam
Tunnel boring on temporary hold at Snowy 2.0’s Tantangara location as govt imposes conditions
Sustainable Marine Energy placed into voluntary bankruptcy following permitting issues
EnBW invests €280 million in Forbach pumped storage plant
US Society on Dams and Kenneth D. Hansen launch $10,000 Concrete Dam Paper Award
OceanEnergy to test OE35 wave energy converter at EMEC's Billia Croo site in Scotland
Iberdrola teams up with Volue to digitize production planning of its hydropower plants
Hydropower companies launch the European Hydropower Alliance
Voith Hydro works on expansion of Lithuania's Kruonis pumped storage hydropower facility
GE and Cobra Infrastructuras Hidráulicas to supply Chira Soria project, Gran Canaria
ORPC and Shell to demonstrate modular RivGen power system on Lower Mississippi River
Green Highland providing O&M support for hydropower schemes in Europe and Africa
Snowy 2.0 project could be delayed by up to two years
Industrious Group expands into renewable energy sector with completion of American Hydro acquisition
Gugler Water Turbines partners with Exowave for entry into wave energy sector
Neelum Jhelum tunnel restored, power generation expected to resume by end of July
Webuild to collaborate on hydropower facilities in Ukraine
TÜV Rheinland acquires ABB's UK technical engineering consultancy
April 2023
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GE Renewable Energy secures contract to modernize pumped storage plant in Poland
Europe breaks record for dam removals in 2022, according to latest DRE report
INEOS signs hydropower deal for 100% renewable energy supply at Norwegian plants
South Africa’s DWS opens window for hydropower license applications
Rookwood Weir project over 65% complete in Central Queensland
ABB retrofits hydropower plants in the Arctic Circle with SF6-free circuit breakers
Côte d'Ivoire’s Singrobo-Ahouaty hydropower plant nearing completion
N:I:A team appointed on project to expand Greenland’s largest hydroelectric plant
ASDSO report estimates $157.5 billion needed for rehabilitation of non-federal dams in the US
AFRY to end involvement in hydropower in Myanmar over human rights concerns
Savannah Energy to help develop Bini a Warak hydroelectric project in Cameroon
AfDB, EU, and France invest in hydropower in Tanzania
Ricoh develops lightweight micro-hydroelectric power generators with 3D printers
Downing LLP acquires Norwegian hydropower plant in £3m deal
Vattenfall plans major investments for new hydropower in Sweden
FirstLight Power to expand hydropower capacity following integration with H2O Power
SFD signs $240 million loan agreement to support Pakistan's Mohmand Multipurpose Dam Project
Indian government releases guidelines to promote development of pump storage projects
Eco Wave Power enters historic wave energy deal with Israeli National Electric Company
USTDA awards grant to EGAT for pumped storage feasibility study in Thailand
AFRY and Latinoconsult wins contract on Paraguay's Acaray hydropower plant modernisation project
Serengeti Energy becomes majority owner of Rwaza hydropower plant
Wave energy can help decarbonize steel industry through hydrogen production, says new study
March 2023
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Klamath dam removal work commences
Major overhaul begins at OPG’s R.H. Saunders hydroelectric project
BHA urges UK Government to support hydropower and save billions
Fugro supports SSE Renewables' Coire Glas pumped storage scheme with ground investigation contract
Report finds advanced manufacturing has key role in modernising hydropower industry
EGP invests in satellite monitoring for hydropower plants
Orbital Marine Power plans new tidal energy project in Orkney
Emergency repairs completed at Lake Brewster as part of extensive refurb process
USBR refurbishes intake structure at Trinity hydro plant
US hydropower industry set to benefit from $200 million funding boost
World first as Sebzor project certified against Hydropower Sustainability Standard
Paradise Dam project moves forward
Baime hydropower project set to be commissioned in Papua New Guinea
£100 million investment boost for Coire Glas pumped storage scheme in Scotland
NCC to remodel Hammarforsen hydropower plant for Statkraft
Hydro to power Windfall gold mining project
Upgrades progressing at Tarraleah Power Station, Tasmania
US needs to make full use of its hydropower resources, says APPA
US DOE and TVA sign agreement to advance hydropower technologies
Voith Hydro and Strucinspect team up for hydropower monitoring
Upgrade project completed at NYPA’s Niagara project control room
Major contract awarded for Fresno dam modifications in the US
New hydro turbine technology could reverse decline in juvenile alewife says study
Studio Pietrangeli to enhance Cruachan expansion design for Drax
Minesto and TCCGE to pursue tidal opportunities in Taiwan
Statkraft starts commercial operation of floating solar plant in Albania
rPlus Hydro files final licenses application for White Pine pumped storage project
PIC Group awarded O&M services for Patriot hydro portfolio
New center of competence for generator components opened by Voith Hydro
EBRD funds hydro modernisation in the Kyrgyz Republic
Construction debt paid off for 14GW Itaipu hydroelectric project
$3.7 million for hydropower R&D project that will strength trust with river stakeholders
Snowy Hydro provides update on Snowy 2.0 project
New fish pass for Flumenthal hydropower plant, Switzerland
Nepal set to become centre of excellence in sustainable hydropower with new partnership
Andritz to rehabilitate equipment at Old Hickory hydropower plant, US
Statkraft and Elkem sign new agreement for hydropower supply
February 2023
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Hydro and pumped storage units secure contracts in T-4 capacity auction
Opportunities identified for hydropower production at Anson’s Paradox Lithium project
Drones to inspect Blenheim-Gilboa pumped storage project as NYPA gets FAA waiver
Indian Government releases draft guidelines for pumped storage plants
Major milestone at Dasu hydropower project, Pakistan
Liberia’s Mount Coffee hydro plant to be expanded, solar added
TransAlta takes 50% stake in planned pumped storage plant
San Francisco hydro project back in full operation following refurbishment
Hydro-Québec subsidiary completes acquisition of Great River Hydro
Hydro capacity needs to double by 2050 and more refurb needed – IRENA report
GE to refurbish two more units at Mangla plant, Pakistan
Floating solar installations at hydro projects should increase, suggests research
AfDB approves grant for dam design and interconnection in Morocco
“Solid construction progress” being made at Snowy 2.0 says developer
UK universities team up for wave energy project
Eurasian Development Bank agrees to fund Kulanak hydro plant, Kyrgyz Republic
ENHY launched to develop hydropower in Madagascar
OPG and Northland Power announce plans for pumped storage project
LHWP II Commercial Centre contract awarded
WAPDA to add 10,000MW of hydropower by 2030
New issue of Dam Engineering: Volume XXXII, Issue 3
£1 million grant to test materials for new energy storage system
Gilkes Energy unveils plans for first pumped storage plant
Statkraft hydro assets to power INEOS Inovyn facilities
EDF-Andorra agreement could see additional hydro development
New launch from Emerson to help producers navigate the emerging sustainable energy economy
Carroll Technologies highlights non-roadway collision deaths
January 2023
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All units at 1.2GW Jinzhai pumped storage plant in commercial operation
Hydropower can help Laos expedite renewables development, says GlobalData report
Percepto to deploy automated drones for remote monitoring of Canadian Dam
EVOLVE Project identifies 70GW of viable ocean energy
Dennis Barnes named as new CEO and MD of Snowy Hydro
Mohmand Dam Project likely to be completed in 2026 says WAPDA
EMEC streamlines wave energy consenting at Billia Croo
Green light for construction of Estonia’s first pumped storage project
AFRY and Pexapark launch Daily Valuation Curve for renewables investors
First horizontal, six-nozzle Pelton turbine in successful operation
Royal launch for project to develop world's largest tidal turbine blades
Charbone Hydrogen agrees to buy Michigan small hydropower plants
Voith’s Stanley Kocon named to National Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Advisory Committee
Hydro powers bitcoin mining facility in Wisconsin
Borealis and Verbund in first long-term hydropower purchase agreement
Komatagawa New hydro plant begins commercial operation in Japan
Generation Licence breaches cost Drax Pumped Storage Ltd £6.12 million
Rogun Dam gets grant funding from World Bank
2023 World Hydropower Congress to be held in Bali, Indonesia
Large dams face around 26% loss of storage by 2050 says new research
Funding opportunity expanded for community-led tidal and current energy projects in US
Winners of Hydropower Operations Optimization Prize announced
RWE completes megabattery that will link to hydropower sites in Germany
Work starts on the Sambangalou hydroelectric dam in Senegal
Baihetan project fully operational in China
Report identifies ways to increase renewables, including hydropower, in Kyrgyz Republic
Environmental impact statement completed for Goldendale Energy Storage Project
Calls for UK to increase tidal and marine energy generation
Dasu diversion system to be completed in May 2023
Andritz receives contract for Luang Prabang hydropower plant
DEWA’s pumped storage plant in Hatta almost 60% complete
December 2022
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New issue of Dam Engineering: Volume XXXII, Issue 2
Snowy 2.0 monitoring headrace tunnel as surface depression emerges
Exploratory works start at Coire Glas pumped storage plant site in Scotland
World’s first Hydropower Sustainability Standard assessment open for public consultation
OMVS inaugurates Gouina hydroelectric dam in Mali
Bipartison bill set to spur hydropower upgrades, restore free flowing rivers
Eco Wave Power’s planned wave energy project in Spain wins award
Aecon consortium wins civil construction contract for John Hart Dam Seismic Upgrade
GE commissions pumped storage units at Chinese project
Eco Wave Power signs deal for largest wave energy installation in Turkey
Dams allocated funds by Zimbabwean Government
Work continues on Snowy 2.0 as Clough enters administration
Farahantsana hydroelectric plant inaugurated in Madagascar
European Commission approves funds for pumped storage project in Finland
Rio Tinto completes Kemano hydropower project
L&T Construction wins contract on Indian pumped storage plant
Transmission line that will transport hydro from Canada to US breaks ground
November 2022
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Quidnet Energy gets federal funding for geomechanical pumped storage project
African Development Bank approves €125 million loan for Cahora Bassa modernisation
Waimea Water gives update on dam construction project
Pumped storage project set to benefit from a share of UK government funding
Yusufeli dam project inaugurated in Turkey
Hydropower could provide additional 1GW of energy for UK says report
LS Power to acquire raft of hydropower projects from Hull Street Energy
Renewable organisations join forces to address climate emergency and drive sustainable development
FERC gives final go ahead for historic Klamath dam removal plan
Study identifies additional 1500 potential pumped storage sites in Australia
GE to upgrade Don Pedro hydropower plant equipment
Technical assistance offered to US pumped storage developers
Diamer Basha dam is a ‘significant project for economy’ says Federal minister
EDP sells Mascarenhas hydro plant as it expands in solar
TBM launched on hydropower and irrigation scheme
UK and Kenya agree to fast track dam project following COP27 meeting
SDPUC says it has no jurisdiction for proposed pumped storage project
Conduit hydropower could add 1.41GW of new hydropower in US, says report
IHA urgers leaders at COP27 to unlock the barriers to hydropower development
Voith to modernise equipment at Norfork Dam, US
AWS Waveswing exceeds expectations in trial
Construction of Polihali Dam and transfer tunnel set to start as contracts awarded
Community scheme in UK gets major funding
Ukraine hydro infrastructure targeted by Russia, says Minister
ORPC Canada deploys hydrokinetic power system in Manitoba
New President and CEO for Voith Hydro
SWOT satellite to study Earth's water arrives at launch site
October 2022
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Funds approved for Estonia’s first pumped storage project
Hydro Tasmania gets Trevallyn No.1 machine back on track
LHWP Phase II hydropower component underway
Govts work together to fund Paradise Dam rebuild in Queensland, Australia
Rye Development files notice with FERC for Lewis Ridge pumped storage plant
Hatta project over 50% complete, dam wall finished
Kate Gilmartin named new CEO of the British Hydropower Association
SAE sells majority stake in ATES
DOE announces $28 million in new funding to advance hydropower technology
Milestone for Snowy 2.0 as first tunnel completed
FEMA awards funds for dam safety
Aqura delivers wireless connectivity for Sunwater
Ambitious collaborative project to be launched for wave energy industry
FirstLight to team battery storage with hydropower
Hydro-Québec acquires fleet of hydropower stations in New England
Sophie Orme named commercial director for RheEnergise
Foresight Energy invests in pumped storage
Rye Development advancing three hydropower projects in Pittsburgh Region
Celebrate hydropower’s achievements on Global Hydropower Day
Wave Swell Energy wins top award for wave energy convertor
Raising Warragamba dam declared a critical project for NSW
Contract awarded for Wolf Creek Dam spillway gates replacement project
Fish Protection Prize winners continue refining technologies
Subsea cable installed for HiWave-5 Project
Voith to modernise Porto Colombia plant, Brazil
September 2022
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ORNL report assists hydro operators prepare for impacts of climate change
Andritz to supply Gandhi Sagar pumped storage project, India
Norway proposing tax increase on hydropower
Queensland plans world’s biggest pumped storage plant as part of clean energy plan
Hydro provides reliable electricity even during historic droughts says new study
Efforts underway to complete Dasu hydro project diversion system by April 2023
Final environmental assessment released for Kachess Safety of Dams modification project
Final unit on Baihetan's left bank operational
Construction starts on Toddbrook reservoir restoration project
SensorLogic's SNOdar sensors to aid hydropower optimization in Norway
First commercial-scale UMACK anchor installed
Sweco to study feasibility of floating solar at Ugandan dams
D-Sediment team named winner of Guardians of the Reservoir Prize Competition
Share your sustainable hydropower stories on Global Hydropower Day
Notre Dame University dedicates new hydro facility
US DOE provides $13.5 million for record number of hydroelectric facilities
Alpiq to reinforce the Aare Canal
Beat Imboden appointed as new director of Grande Dixence SA
Could hydro power the Houses of Parliament?
Gigerwald dam renovation work postponed to ensure more winter power
Nant de Drance officially inaugurated
Andritz wins contract on Ialy extension project in Vietnam
Bridge contract awarded as part of the Lesotho Highlands Water Project phase II
Kabelschlepp France installs 120m cable carrier at hydropower plant
Pumped storage plants get $45 million funding boost from NSW government
Agreements signed for Mpatamanga hydropower plant development
Input sought on new guideline for climate mitigation reporting of hydropower assets
CalWave successfully concludes open-ocean wave energy pilot
AfDB president says African renewables offer huge investment opportunities for Japan
August 2022
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Multiconsult to assess floating solar PV in Ghana
Snowy Hydro looking for new leadership as Paul Broad resigns
Maine’s Supreme Court rules on New England Clean Energy Connect project
EDP Energias do Brasil sells Mascarenhas hydro facility
NHPC to implement Dugar hydroelectric project
New issue of Dam Engineering: Volume XXXII, Issue 1
New technology tracks fish through the Cloud
WPTO announces funds for research on fish passage and protection technologies
Canadian specialists help Sustainable Marine enhance environmental monitoring
CorPower Ocean completes dry test program for commercial scale WEC
NHPC to develop hydroelectric projects in Nepal
J-POWER and JHI to develop new hydropower plant in Alaska
US hydro industry welcomes signing of Inflation Reduction Act of 2022
Hybrid energy platform successfully completes tank testing
Study to investigate impact of snow dynamics on Italian hydro plants
DOE awards GE project to improve flexible operation of hydro turbines
USBR awards $150,000 to winners of AMPS Challenge improving reliability in hydropower plants
Gilkes to supply new micro hydro project in South Georgia
Eesti Energia planning Estonia’s first pumped storage plant
10 of 16 units operating at Baihetan, China
NHPC launches early warning system for hydro projects
New wave energy array to be demonstrated at EMEC
Innergex completes refinancing of assets in Chile
Bechtel to work on Big-T pumped storage facility, Australia
BelFone provides communication system to Zambian hydro project
REEL COH to install new gantry crane at NYPA’s Niagara project
July 2022
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Hydro Ness micro hydropower scheme officially opens in Scotland
EGP’s Dam Behavior platform validated at international workshop
First commercial-scale composite WEC hull for CorPower Ocean
Carpi Tech completes waterproofing works on Santa Maria dam
In-river works completed for Bowston Weir removal in the UK
US-European satellite project to create world's first global freshwater survey
Concrete pour starts at Rogun dam, Tajikistan
AFRY names Anne Kinnander as new CFO for Infrastructure
NHPC and DVC agree to explore hydro and pumped storage developments in India
New brand name planned for GE power businesses
Global Hydropower Day to be held 11 October 2022
Fire reported at Hoover Dam, US
Aera in carbon credits deal for Mount Coffee project Liberia,
NIB helps fund energy storage on Faroe Islands
Tâmega complex inaugurated in Portugal
EDP inaugurates floating solar plant at Alqueva Dam
Bombora begins final test of flagship Wave Energy Converter
Constellation Clearsight and Voliro bring 360-degree drone to US market
Phase one winners announced of WPTO‘s Hydropower Prize
Commercial performance verified for Minesto's tidal power plant in Faroe Islands
GE commissions Bajoli Holi hydropower project in India
Andritz to rehabilitate Ryburg-Schwörstadt turbines
Sustainable Marine and blueOASIS team up to unlock SIDS ocean energy potential
SAE secures government support for next phase of MeyGen
Hydro to power Swiss Steel Group plant
Govts must accelerate development of hydropower to meet targets says IHA
More hydro needed in Africa, says report
US DOE seeks input on major hydropower modernisation investments
Nant de Drance placed into operation in Switzerland
Nenggiri project breaks ground in Malaysia
China Yangtze Power set to acquire major hydro schemes
EIG launches renewables platform in Chile
Kleinschmidt to work on Hood Canal Bridge fish passage project
June 2022
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Costs updated for Lower Churchill project
ORPC signs deal for hydrokinetic system in Chile
Britain and Norway partner for African hydropower
OPEC Fund loans US$72 million to Mohmand Dam
B.F. Sisk dam safety project breaks ground
Stantec to study pumped storage potential in Canada
Statkraft supplies hydro to Omya Hustadmarmor AS
Voith and Ray Sono offer mobile device monitoring for small hydro operators
Sustainable Marine’s Nova Scotia project ready for commercial operation
France’s Grand Maison plant testing HSC technology
BBA and Lombardi team up for pumped storage development in Canada
NSW govt scraps plans for Mole River Dam
New micro hydropower installation set for STEM education role
NREL researchers map out possible new pumped storage sites in the US
Statkraft planning major capacity increase at Mauranger II, Norway
Voith’s HyCon GoHybrid achieves successful first year of operation
$80 million funding boost for New Atlin expansion project in Canada
Scottish micro hydropower plant fully operational
DEWA’s Hatta pumped storage project 44% complete
50% of units in operation at Baihetan, China
May 2022
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ABB to install new Scada solutions at Spanish hydro plants
Study investigates feasibility of restoring Sweden's largest pumped storage plant
Successful launch of first Dragon Class tidal powerplant
Hydro from Statkraft to power FREYR Battery production site
AfDB to advise on 1500MW Mphanda Nkuwa hydropower project
NYPA allocates hydropower to General Motors plant
WEG supplies largest hydro generators to Brazil project
IFC to support Mphanda Nkuwa hydropower project, Mozambique
Baihetan hydropower plant hits milestone for electricity generation
Carolina Rinfret new President and CEO of WaterPower Canada
Voith Hydro announces extension to Diagnostic Services portfolio
FEMA commits $33 million for dam safety
Berea College building second hydro facility
Drax submits planning application to expand Cruachan facility in Scotland
Sustainable hydropower in Commonwealth countries boosted with new partnership
Reports says 2021 was record breaking year for dam removal in Europe
Strabag selected for Coire Glas exploratory works
Biden-Harris Administration announces $240 million to repair aging water infrastructure
World's first 600 r/min pumped storage unit in commercial operation
First floating tidal power delivered to Nova Scotia grid
Aquantis first US developer to physically test at EMEC site
Tidal array build-out plans launched for Faroe Islands
Final forensic report released on Michigan dam failures
Cable crane dismantling starts at Baihetan, China
New pumped hydro and green hydrogen project planned for Queensland, Australia
GE led consortium to upgrade Itaipu hydro plant in Brazil and Paraguay
Kitcisakik and Hydro-Québec launch Animiki Ickote project
April 2022
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New tech aims to improve sustainability for fish and hydropower
Indian govt approves funds for Kwar hydro project
Auditor general recommends improvements to fraud risk management of Site C project
Baihetan crane passes load test
Diamer-Bhasha Dam to be lifeline for Pakistan’s economy, says PM, amid calls for early completion
Remaining contracts awarded for Site C balance of plant work
Boliden to adjust tailings dam construction in Aitik
KfW signs finance agreement for Aswan hydro stations, Eqypt
Queensland Government and Darumbal People sign land use agreement
Drax to deliver hydropower for Allied Glass
Environmental flows project finalized in Lesotho
Mario Azar named as new Chairman and CEO at Black & Veatch
New York approves contract for Champlain Hudson Power Express project
Canadian Govt approves $32.2 million funding for Atlin Hydro Expansion
Milestone for Ybbs2020 project in Austria
Voith’s German and Chinese subsidiaries sanctioned by World Bank
New tidal energy project ready to feed into Nova Scotia’s grid
LHWP II awards contract for critical component of phase II work at Lesotho Highlands Water Project
Murray 1 transformers to get new lease of life
ORPC and Matanuska-Susitna Borough trialling new RivGen Power System
New market mechanisms needed for pumped storage development, says Turnbull
Andritz and EGAT to explore hydro opportunities in Thailand
World Bank resumes separate processes over Kishenganga and Ratle project concerns
Nyamwamba II hydro plant operational in Uganda
Upgrade work starts at Tummel Bridge station, Scotland
Milestone in Canadian-German EvoFoil collaboration
Groups propose improvements to licensing process in the US, restore autonomy for tribes
Idaho National Laboratory looking for partners for small hydro field demonstration
Third TBM commissioned for Snowy 2.0
March 2022
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US$180 million in financing agreed for Mohmand dam project, Pakistan
Aker Solutions acquires Rainpower
Hydro helps power Beijing Winter Olympics
Construction starts at Gratkorn hydro plant, Austria
Norwegian hydro to help power silicon metal production
CorPower Ocean partners with Diab for wave energy converter
Govt funds approved for Hells Gates Dam in Queensland, Australia
Slope instability-related geohazards investigated in Melamchi, Nepal
GE to help modernise São Simão plant, Brazil
Fichtner to support new pumped storage project
BUMAX fasteners verified in pilot tidal project in France
Hydropower’s role in achieving net zero and energy security is focus of global campaign
Spillway modernization begins at Cedar Falls Hydro, US
Solaris and CELEC in MOU for hydro supply
MIGA supports first private sector led hydro plant in Gabon
GE to refurb generators at Bitsch hydro station, Switzerland
Michell Bearings secures PTFE conversion at Sir Adam Beck station
New collab using satellite data to help optimise Swiss hydropower production
New hydropower prize to focus on grid resiliency
Unit 1 at Mariguina hydro plant enters trial operation in Mali
Andritz to equip Upper Trishuli 1 project, Nepal
Nicholson working on El Vado Dam rehabilitation project
EA price hike could be ‘final nail in coffin’ for small hydro in England, says BHA
Eiffage launches new hydro construction in France
Akuo refinances Bulgarian hydro plants
Work underway on Upper Trishuli 1 project, Nepal
NHPC sets up new firm for renewable developments
RESOURCECODE to launch marine data toolbox
USBR releases draft EA for Kachess Dam modification project
Funds to help commercial roll-out of Mocean Energy’s wave energy technology
New hydro technology developed for mountainous regions
Tata Power's Bhivpuri plant celebrates 100 years of operation
Construction starts on Pingtanyuan pumped storage project, China
Voith completes acquisition of Voith Hydro’s shares from Siemens
FERC releases draft Environmental Impact Statement for Klamath Dam removal
February 2022
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Voltalia builds new small hydro plant in northern Brazil
Bilfinger works on Limberg III pumped storage plant, Austria
Shanna M. Durham named USBR’s Engineer of the Year
Nova Innovation wins seabed lease in Shetland
Rust Busters Prize Competition winners announced by USBR
Improvement works continue at 100-year-old Sir Adam Beck I station
Investment needed in long duration energy storage says new report
First turbine starts up at Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam
FirstLight Power and DHD in clean energy partnership
Black & Veatch works with Avatour to optimize remote project collaboration
Research investigates sustainable dam siting in the Amazon
VerdErg launches new low-cost micro hydropower product
HYDROGRID raises investment from SET Ventures
Iberdrola developing initiatives for women in STEM
Hydropower sustainability fund open for applications
Andritz secures further work on Jebba plant, Nigeria
Dam project wins People’s Choice Award in Bentley Education’s Future Infrastructure Star Challenge
Axpo to supply hydro to Nestlé, starts up new small hydro plant
Investments in hydro set to increase in 2022 says new research
Invitation to tender issued for Coire Glas main construction contracts
Swiss Govt consults on plans to speed up hydro approval
Acoustic scintillation flow method mentioned in performance test code document
Cloudberry adds more hydro to its portfolio
EASME tidal turbine pitch system project testing completed
El Chaparral works enter final stage
January 2022
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Kleinschmidt to work on Orr Ditch hydro project
First unit connected at Gouvães plant, Portugal
vgbe publishes note on EU taxonomy and hydropower
MPS gets UK govt funds for wind and wave project
Rotork acutators installed at Baihetan
Underground construction starts on Kidston pumped storage project, Australia
Downing Renewables buys Swedish hydro assets
ContourGlobal sells Brazilian hydro assets to Pátria
OPG reviewing new hydro opportunities in Ontario
Hatta pumped storage plant 35% complete
Voith takes majority stake in Green Highland Renewables
MRC says bold actions needed to address low Mekong flows
Three Gorges crosses 100b kWh power generation mark in 2021
IronNet and NYPA expand partnership for cyber security
Consortium granted leverage-funding for grid-scale energy storage concept
Tractebel engaged in historic weir refurb
Stantec awarded civil works contract by USACE
Andritz to equip Nenggiri hydropower station, Malaysia
GE to help refurb Long Lake hydro plant, US
Dragon Class tidal plants could produce 3.5 GWh per year says Minesto
Luna develops new monitoring solution for tailings dams
Karot generator ready for commissioning
TBM breaks through at Chile’s Los Condores project
ICE gains first certified climate bond
CTG starts construction of Tiantai pumped storage plant
Rye starts development process for Lewis Ridge pumped storage project
December 2021
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Vattenfall to deliver hydropower to Neste
IHA release new guide on engaging with Indigenous Peoples
Major overhaul of Grand Coulee hydroelectric units complete
FERC finalises hydropower safety regulations
Tunnelling milestone reached at Snowy 2.0 as new TBM launched
SMEC to deliver concept design for Mount Bold dam upgrade
Simec Atlantis sells hydropower firm
EuropeWave unveils successful wave energy projects
Andritz to help modernise hydro plants in Mexico
Hydropeaking on the decline says new research
Regional dams ready for rain event says WaterNSW
GE to provide O&M support for Igarapava hydro plant, Brazil
Electrical Engineer vacancies at Gilkes
Montem Resources gives update on Tent Mountain renewable energy complex
£20 million a year funding boost announced for tidal energy in the UK
Portugal auctions rights for solar projects at hydro plants
Sir Adam Beck I station celebrates 100 years of service
Wudongde hits 50 billion kWh mark in power generation
NJIT signs deal to purchase energy from hydro facilities
November 2021
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Mott MacDonald starts work on Skavica project
Andritz to equip Lower Kopili hydropower plant, India
Rare artefacts in the Polihali Dam basin
Webinar will discuss new software to advance hydropower planning
Voith to equip Nam Sam 3 project, Loas PDR
Unit No 4 commissioned at Baihetan, marking milestone for CTG
Austrian hydro plants revitalized to power cement works
Bolina Booms provides log screen booms for Cahora Bassa plant, Mozambique
Hydro key to Australia’s net-zero future says report
International teams share USBR prize fund for hydro reliability work
Cruachan plays host to former Australian PM
COP26 keeps 1.5C alive – but on life support
IEA launches hydropower trading roadmap for Tajikistan
EIB funds to support small hydro development in Italy
Bitcoin miner acquires Washington hydro plant
Tetra Tech-led JV to assess dam safety for USACE
FFI looking to build new hydro and geothermal projects in Papua New Guinea
Works at Lake Eppalock's main spillway complete
New tool to assess cybersecurity risks at hydro plants
Black & Veatch named Owner’s Engineer on Hawaiian pumped storage project
Lake Grace dam in Australia recognised for historical and scientific values
AP&T completes Gustavus intertie project
Repairs to start early 2022 on Glen Elder Dam
New how-to guide puts spotlight on hydropower infrastructure safety
Lawsuit filed as voters reject hydropower transmission line in Maine
Innergex and Hydro-Québec enter New York renewables market as they complete first joint acquisition
October 2021
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Consortium unveils plans for £1.7 billion lagoon project in Wales
Itaipu to power green hydrogen and ammonia production
Uniper installs battery systems at hydro plants
Funding available to assist hydropower certification
Voith to acquire Siemens stake in Voith Hydro
Planning application submitted for Toddbrook Reservoir repair
Andritz to work on Robert S Kerr rehab
Upgrade complete at Ust-Khantayskaya hydro plant, Russia
Local precast factory launched for Australia’s Snowy 2.0 project
Upgraded unit commissioned at Cheboksary plant, Russia
Site C balance of plant electrical contract awarded
GE invests millions to attract young engineers
Largest hydropower plant in Nepal enters operation
TBM breakthrough achieved at Kemano T2 hydro project
Hitachi ABB to lead Egypt-Saudi interconnector consortium
CalWave commissions open-water wave energy pilot
Thyssengroup and SENS collaborate on underground pumped storage
Major upgrade project completed at Buchanan Dam
IHA awarded International Association of the Year
TMLP extends hydropower contract
Minesto awarded funds by the Swedish Energy Agency
Germany commits €100 million to SEFA for renewable energy investments
Hydropower set to displace fossil fuel as CHPE selected by New York state
BC Hydro planning to decommission dam to allow fish passage
RusHydro to build new small hydropower plants
Rare and endemic fish release for CTG at Wudongde
Natel Energy to power three dams in Louisiana, US
World’s longest subsea electricity interconnector commissioned
September 2021
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IoT solutions improve safety and operations at Japanese hydro plant
US hydropower generation to decline 14% in 2021
Unico Mechanical wins hydro rehab contract
USBR awards contract for dam safety work at W.C. Austin Project
International leaders back landmark hydropower declaration
Richard Taylor recipient of 2021 IHA Mosonyi Award
Teesta-V wins 2021 IHA Blue Planet Prize
Toshiba to supply hydro turbines for Kerinci Merangin plant, Indonesia
Hydro plants refinanced in Colombia
Good practice guide released for hydropower in conservation areas
Baihetan hits 5 billion kWh electricity mark
New hydropower coin issued by Swissmint
Keppel and Electricite Du Laos in hydro import deal
Hydrogen and hydropower collaborate to tackle climate change
SEFA grant will help modernise Africa’s hydro fleet
Urgent action needed on pumped storage says international coalition
New lab for hydropower research
Minesto and SEV extend PPA and plan potential scale-up in Vestmannasund
Contractors shortlisted for Coire Glas work
New equipment for Canyon Ferry power plant, US
World Bank approves loan for Indonesia’s first pumped storage plant
Three Gorges project operates at full capacity
New report says hydropower needed to limit global warming will fall short by 300GW
Global support for ‘game-changing’ new hydropower certification scheme
Kinguele Aval hydropower plant in Gabon reaches financial close
Calls for sustainable hydropower to address climate change
SSE’s Tummel Bridge hydro plant to undergo major refurbishment
Work progressing well at Hatta pumped storage plant, Dubai
August 2021
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IHA announces election results
New maintenance bridge for Maentwrog
META gets lease for open water test sites off Welsh coast
Fortum to improve fish passage at Leppikoski hydropower plant
aventron and Aberdeen Standard Investments to merge small hydro portfolios
Solar construction starts on Zlatoličje hydroelectric plant, Slovenia
Turbine installation starts at Julius Nyerere project, Tanzania
Online hub showcases hydropower innovations
Loan agreed for dam safety project in India
Breakthrough achieved at Polihali diversion tunnels
Innergex and Hydro-Québec make first joint acquisition
Turbine 5 to be upgraded at Inga II as financing agreement extended
En+ Group installs new impeller at Bratsk
New small hydro scheme operational in England
Andritz to rehabilitate Kopli plant, India
Tarbela 5th Extension project breaks ground
Smart hydropower tech demand to grow rapidly, says industry survey
L&T sells hydro plant to Renew Power
LHDA launches tender for Polihali dam construction
Milestone at Mohmand dam as two portions of diversion tunnel connected
Sarawak Energy expands in in-house HSAP and HESG assessors
Bristol Water to use DAMSAT for dam monitoring
Norwegian hydro plant to supply Deutsche Bahn with renewable energy
Bentley Systems company Seequent acquires Imago
ERG to sell hydro portfolio to ENEL
Welsh renewables report overlooks hydropower and tidal energy says industry
Andritz and MAN Energy Solutions to produce hydrogen from hydropower
FERC issues preliminary permit for Daybreak Power’s proposed pumped storage project
July 2021
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Funding approved for new transmission line to link Northwest Territories to hydro system
RWE couples batteries with hydropower in innovative facility
Transfer of four Klamath River dams approved by CPUC
Natel Energy announces $20M funding round
World Bank-ESMAP launches survey on gender gaps in hydropower sector
CTG places all 96 units at its hydro plants in operation for first time
Voith wins contract on Niagara power project
Public comment invited on global hydropower certification scheme
Saint-Narcisse shutdown is permanent says Hydro-Québec
EMEC plans acoustic monitoring programme
SJVN to develop Lower Arun project, Nepal
Major overhaul planned for Wivenhoe project, Australia
AFDB approves funds for Kinguélé Aval hydro project, Gabon
HydroLand expands hydropower portfolio through new acquisitions
Wave energy tender launched by EuropeWave
Five-year refurbishment project starts at Roxburgh station, New Zealand
AFRY to work on Manara pumped storage plant, Israel
Innergex to buy remaining interests in Energía Llaima
JV wins contract for Tarbela 5th Extension E&M works
More data sharing needed says Mekong River Commission
June 2021
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Investment push needed for hydro to play crucial role in clean energy transition, says IEA report
New system produces energy from municipal water pipeline in Washington, US
New Bill introduced to incentivize hydropower upgrades
Drax starts planning process to expand Cruachan project
First GW hydraulic generator begins power generation trial at Baihetan, China
LineVision's V3 system installed in California
Virgin Money supports Scottish hydro acquisitions
META supports SELKIE tool testing in real sea experience
Rezatec’s Geospatial AI monitoring expanded to Chichester Dam
Dams are vital to meet power and water challenges says Pakistan PM
Mott MacDonald, GHD to work on Kidston pumped storage project
Quidnet Energy and ERA team up for energy storage resource
Major step towards Klamath river dam removal as FERC approves license transfer
MoU signed for Dagmara project, India
All units commissioned at Wudongde, China
W Resources completes dam at Spanish mine
Eco Wave Power joins ILIAD project
Australian Govt approves funds for solar hydro project
Mocean Energy starts sea trials of Blue X at EMEC
SKF bearings expertise utilised for CorPower’s wave energy convertors
IHA publishes 2021 Hydropower Status Report
Kidston pumped storage project breaks ground
Final push at Baihetan as first units prepare for July commissioning
Floating solar plant at Banja reservoir starts commercial operation
JV to implement Ratle project, India
Red John pumped storage project gets OK from Scottish Government
AFDB agrees loans for Malagarasi hydropower plant, Tanzania
Seabased planning wave power park in Brittany, France
Voith Hydro and Mine Storage team up for underground pumped storage development
Indar to modernise Torrejón units
DEWA reports on progress at Hatta pumped storage plant
Main dam structure completed at Baihetan project, China
Nant de Drance gets positive assessment for environmental measures
May 2021
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NordLink officially inaugurated
SNC Lavalin in deal to expand capacity at Canadian hydropower facility
Royal visit puts spotlight on tidal energy
Tender for Polihali Transfer Tunnel construction, Lesotho
GE launches new product for underwater hydropower turbine condition assessment
Voith announces launch of HyCon GoHybrid hydraulic governor
National laboratories collaborate on digital twins project
New research highlights hydropower’s role in supporting green hydrogen
New valuation guidebook for pumped storage released
Hitachi ABB Power Grids to support Gulf region’s first pumped storage project
CTG signs 4th agreement for Kohala Hydropower Project, Pakistan
Financial closure achieved for Kidston pumped storage project, Australia
Agreement will see tidal power harnessed off the Isle of Wight
AqualisBraemar LOC supports wave energy projects
Cooperation deal will bring benefits of digitalization to the hydropower industry
Sirens help ensure dam safety for Hidroelectrica
Hydro-Québec and Transmission Developers propose renewables solution for New York
Civil works contract awarded for Tarbela 5th Extension
A world’s first for EMEC and Verdant Power
Fortum set to lead Uniper’s hydro assets
New issue of Dam Engineering: Volume XXXI, Issue 3
Additional investment announced for Kivalliq Hydro-Fibre Link project, Canada
Chelan PUD and GE team up for Rock Island rebuild
Refurbishment of existing hydropower a key topic at IRENA meeting
April 2021
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Voith Hydro contracted for work on Idaho water project
Andritz to equip Kidston pumped storage plant
Energy storage tech tested for small hydropower generation
New guide to digital twins calls for industry to avoid mistakes that beset BIM
Construction commences on Kidston pumped storage project, Australia
Bolina trials new boom to protect critical infrastructure
Key milestone for Changlongshan pumped storage station, China
DOE kicks off 100-day plan to address cybersecurity risk to electricity operations
Canal & River Trust adopts satellite-based dam monitoring system
Axpo to launch hydrogen initiative at Swiss hydro plant
AFRY to advise EBRD on sustainable energy projects
Aerospace and wind energy technology adopted for tidal turbine foils
New guide promotes biodiversity conservation in hydropower development
Mocean Energy unveils wave energy prototype
GE Power Conversion to equip Reißeck II+ pumped storage plant
Uzbekhydroenergo and EDF explore plans for collaboration
Andritz to rehabilitate Carillon’s hydraulic passages
Chelan PUD to supply additional hydropower to Avista
Major refurbishment for E.B Campbell station, Canada
Québec approves Appalaches-Maine Interconnection Line project
Project to assess viability of marine hydrokinetic technologies to power Alaskan Communities
Civil Works contract awarded for rehab work on Warsak station, Pakistan
Bodycote targets ocean energy following collab with CorPower
Winners of Groundbreaking Hydro Prize announced by DOE
Bentley iTwin to harness capabilities of NVIDIA Omniverse
Aitken Spence expands hydro portfolio
Hitachi ABB Power Grids to upgrade Geheyan Hydropower Plant, China
Rancho Water awarded FEMA grant for Vail Dam rehab
Akuo acquires PVB Power Bulgaria
Major step forward in XFLEX HYDRO initiative as battery system arrives
Grant funding available to support eligible dam repairs in New York state
Essential upgrades start on Tasmanian dam
Construction progressing on Little Long Dam Safety project, Canada
Access tunnel complete at Mohmand Dam, work continues across different sites
March 2021
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Essential work reduces safety risk at Paradise Dam, Australia
Zarchob small hydro plant completed on time in Uzbekistan
ADB approves loan for hydro construction in Pakistan
ABB joins forces with Nozomi Networks to strengthen cyber security services
Bitcoin mining pool launched powered by hydropower
Hydropower can now qualify for climate bond financing under new criteria
Welsh Government launch PIN for tidal lagoon competition
New report suggests energy storage reform needed in the UK to meet net-zero
ARENA agrees grant funding for Kidston pumped storage plant
Competition aims to improve reliability in hydropower facilities
MHWirth pile top drill rigs utilised at Boone Dam repair project
Repair plan unveiled for Toddbrook Reservoir
LHWP II Senqu Bridge construction tender kicks off
Genex finalises connection agreement with Powerlink for pumped storage project
First TBM commissioned for Snowy 2.0
AFDB funds transmission project in Angola
Thordon Bearings appoints new distributor
Dambot to aid dam inspection personnel
Geospatial AI technology to monitor high risk dams for US utility
Minesto and Schneider Electric team up for marine energy development
Rio Tinto invests in Isle-Maligne upgrade, Canada
Canada investing in Klemtu hydro rehab project
Keeyask station starts generation ahead of schedule
Tirupati Graphite to redevelop hydro facilities and initiate further studies
Installation work underway on EWP-EDF One Wave Energy project, Israel
Kleinfelder and Stantec supporting critical levee projects for USACE
Power Machines delivers last equipment for Farkhad rehab, Uzbekistan
Community Benefit Sharing Program being rolled out at Tina River hydro project
Commercial operation starts at Glen Noe Hydro
BC Government gives update on Site C
Dam Safety Task Force says Michigan’s ageing inventory requires immediate attention
February 2021
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HydroLand acquires 25MW hydro portfolio from Enel Green Power North America
Six units to be replaced at Bratsk hydro plant, Siberia
Plans approved to expand Kruonis pumped storage plant, Lithuania
CorPower extends equity funding for commercial scale demonstration
Andritz wins contract on Austrian pumped storage plant
Study says pumped storage could save millions in energy system costs
Dam upgrade investment decision reassessed for value
Flood repair works completed at Fred Haigh Dam
Agreement signed for commercialization of WireScan technology
RusHydro signs first non-regulated agreement for hydropower supply
Nam Theun 1 breaks RCC placement record
Eco Wave Power reaches regulatory milestone for Israel wave energy project
SNC-Lavalin wins contract to add hydro to existing dams in the US
Tidal turbine successfully installed in Japan
IHA sustainability assessment fund expands to more countries
Community gets behind rural electrification program
US DOE announces $100 million for clean energy solutions
Andritz wins modernisation contract
AEP sells Racine plant to Eagle Creek
Reservoir emergency plans updated as legislation changes
New impellor for Maynskaya hydro project, Russia
Global TBM buys Robbins assets
Hydro plants damaged in major flood incident in India
IRENA and IHA partner to advance sustainable hydropower
GE completes work on Lower Kaleköy project, Turkey
AFRY acquires freshwater ecology specialist EKOM
ENGIE to deploy Upstream Tech’s HydroForecast at Portugal hydro facilities
January 2021
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Satellite-based dam monitoring system launched
Voith wins contract on Vallabrègues small hydro plant, France
CorPower and OPS receive grant for wave energy project
Stortemelk small hydro plant recognised as example of sustainable development
Project to allow remote operation of Baba hydro plant, Ecuador
Platform to promote sustainable sediment management
Research suggests ageing dams pose growing threat
Hydro turbine to provide STEM learning opportunity in Scotland
Investors sought for Snowdonia hydro project
Ethiopia’s Gilgel Gibe II gets digital solutions from Voith
Andritz to modernise unit at Jebba plant, Nigeria
Greenbacker Capital invests in hydropower
Green hydrogen project to be installed for Hydro-Québec
CAI funds hydro at existing dams in partnership with Rye Development
Drones and divers play key roles in inspection of OPG’s hydro facilities
Hydro acquisitions for Downing as it agrees partnership deal
Hydro powers agrochemical product production
Wudongde transmission system in operation ahead of schedule
Initiative aims to support sustainable hydropower in the Western Balkans
Voith turbine to help boost performance of Deschutes Valley Water District
ABB helps Axpo develop Switzerland’s first digital hydropower plant
KIUC and AES to develop solar/hydro project
Ashok Khosla named as chair of the hydropower sustainability council
Philippines DOE announces tender process for renewables, including 17 hydro plants
Bombora and MOL team up for marine energy projects in Japan
BHEL wins hydro order in India
US DOE announces I AM Hydro winners
Investment for Brookfield’ Sidney A. Murray, Jr. hydro facility
Hydropower investment for DORE
Multiconsult to undertake dam safety assessment in Latvia
Barsuchkovskaya hydro plant commissioned in Russia
Three Gorges Dam sets new annual power generation record for 2020
December 2020
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ADB approves loan for new hydropower construction in India
Early works programme starts at Kidston pumped storage
Genex gives update on investment decisions for Kidston pumped storage project
Strabag Oman awarded new dam contracts
En+ Group starts trading International renewable energy certificates
New guide vane for Mainskaya hydro unit
EMEC starts independent assessment for Verdant Power’s tidal project
RSK to buy Black & Veatch’s UK and Asia water businesses
Canadian Govt announce support measure for Lower Churchill Projects
World Bank approves dam safety project in India
Plans move forward for pumped storage scheme in Australia as agreement signed
AfDB secures new donor funds to transform the Sustainable Energy Fund for Africa
Voith to supply electro-mechanical equipment for Asahan 3, Indonesia
Power transformers being replaced at En+ Group’s Krasnoyarsk project
Waba Dam Renewal Project completed ahead of schedule
Hydro Tasmania selects Lake Cethana as first pumped hydro project
EPC contract prequalification opens for Ruzizi III project
Vinci-led consortium to build Sambangalou dam, Senegal
Joint venture planning on hydro bid
Eco Wave Power collaborates with Meridian Energy Australia for wave power development
Monroe hydro project complete as tests show 100% safe fish passage
Generating unit undergoing rehab at Jebba hydro plant, further work planned
Andritz and Mercedes-Benz Energy sign cooperation agreement for hybrid hydro-battery storage
Seequent introduces next-generation digital twin technologies
Voith delivers first fully virtual HydroSchool training for Mount Coffee employees
Coalition urges governments to step up green recovery
FirstLight files license application for hydro projects
Gilkes gives update on African projects
WSP to acquire Golder Associates
Ocean energy innovation hubs in Scotland and Wales connect
Milestone for Minesto as it delivers first tidal energy to the Faroese grid
Loan agreed for refurb and small hydro work in Finland
Doosan and Korea Western Power team up for Laos hydropower project
Voith participates in FIThydro
ABB and CORYS in agreement to advance digital twin technology
November 2020
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Baihetan construction progressing
First report published by XFLEX HYDRO initiative
AFDB approves $120 million to help build Malagarasi project, Tanzania
IDB approves funds for hydro refit in Honduras
DOE announces $35 million for hydrokinetic turbine development
Welsh Government to meet with small scale hydro operators after grant scrapped
Gilkes invests in next generation machining capability
Voith Hydro completes modernization of digital turbine governors for Kinda plant, Myanmar
Three Gorges sets annual power generation world record
NYPA hits milestone in digitization project at Robert Moses plant, NY
Mocean Energy secures investment to advance wave technology
Partners sign agreement that updates plan for Klamath River dams removal
Doosan Heavy and KOMIPO team up for overseas hydropower business
Hydro from Vattenfall powers Finnish supercomputer
CorPower secures 10-year licence for wave energy project in Portugal
CIP acquires 1593MW in pumped storage assets in the US
AWE in three-year project to demonstrate large-scale WaveFarm