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Canadian hydropower producer bolsters grid security with Adtran's precision timing upgrade
07 May, 2024
A major Canadian hydropower producer has taken steps to enhance the precision, reliability, and resilience of its power grid synchronization network with the adoption of Adtran's Oscilloquartz grandmaster device and optical cesium atomic clock. This move comes amidst the pressing need for heightened protection against disruptions to Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS), including potential cyberattacks such as jamming and spoofing, thereby bolstering North America's energy resilience.

Andritz to equip Greek pumped storage project
23 January, 2024
Terna S.A., the construction branch of the Gekterna Group, has chosen Andritz to supply electromechanical equipment for the Amfilochia pumped storage complex in Central Greece. The project represents the country's most substantial grid energy storage investment and is poised to play a crucial role in the shift towards cleaner energy sources.

San Vicente Dam Raise project clinches prestigious global award
11 December, 2023
The San Vicente Dam Raise Project has secured the 5th International Commission on Large Dams (ICOLD) International Milestone Award for Roller Compacted Concrete Dam, the San Diego County Water Authority has announced.

Andritz secures contract to equip Ebensee pumped storage plant, Austria
24 November, 2023
International technology group Andritz has been commissioned by Upper Austrian utility Energie AG to provide electromechanical equipment for the Ebensee pumped storage power plant. This initiative represents both the largest single investment by the energy utility and a stride toward achieving climate neutrality.

Pumped storage: powering a sustainable future
21 November, 2023
In an exclusive Q&A, Richard Herweynen, Technical Director at Entura, delves into the significance of pumped storage in enabling the clean energy transition, its economic advantages, and its promising role in a world increasingly reliant on renewable energy sources

Can a hydraulic fishway save migratory fish, water and money?
21 September, 2023
Finnish fishway innovator Fishheart claims nimble device solves several problems for hydropower plants – and has the test results to prove it

Comparing vulnerabilities of CFRDs and ECRDs
15 September, 2023
Concrete-faced rockfill dams (CFRD) have been the preferred dam type for high embankment dams for almost fifty years. They are claimed to be the safest dam type by their proponents. Here, Martin Wieland discusses the vulnerabilities of CFRDs and provides a comparison with earth core rockfill dams (ECRD) – the dam type which was replaced by CFRDs

US DOE invests nearly $10 million to propel marine energy advancements
28 July, 2023
The US Department of Energy (DOE) has recently unveiled a significant investment of nearly $10 million directed towards seven projects aimed at accelerating the development and testing of marine energy technologies. This strategic move seeks to tap into the vast potential of marine energy resources, including wave, tidal, and ocean and river currents, which offer predictability and complement other renewable energy sources. The funds will propel research on wave-powered technology for seawater desalination and support a feasibility study for an ocean current test facility.

Hidroelectrica lists shares on Bucharest Stock Exchange
12 July, 2023
Romanian electricity producer Hidroelectrica has announced the admission of its shares to the Premium tier of the Bucharest Stock Exchange. Trading under the symbol "H2O" commenced at 10:00 AM EEST.

WPTO allocates $4.3 million in technical assistance to empower hydropower community
07 July, 2023
The Water Power Technologies Office (WPTO) of the US Department of Energy (DOE) has announced the selection of 10 technical assistance projects, worth $4.3 million, through the HydroWIRES Initiative. The primary objective of these projects is to provide support to the hydropower community, enabling well-informed decision-making while maximizing the broader benefits for the electricity grid.

SSE unveils plans to redevelop Sloy power station into pumped storage project
22 May, 2023
SSE Renewables has announced it is planning to convert the 152MW Sloy hydropower Station into a pumped storage facility, with the transformed facility expected to deliver up to 25GWh of long-duration electricity storage capacity, enabling it to provide firm and flexible renewable energy for up to 160 continuous hours.

Snowy 2.0 project could be delayed by up to two years
03 May, 2023
Snowy Hydro’s management team is resetting the delivery timeline and budget for the Snowy 2.0 project with its principal contractor, Future Generation Joint Venture (FGJV), as part of an ongoing project review. The reset – which could see the project delayed by up to two years - aims to place the clean energy infrastructure project on a robust and sustainable footing for FGJV to progress the schedule in a realistic and productive manner, Snow Hydro said.

Webuild to collaborate on hydropower facilities in Ukraine
02 May, 2023
Webuild has signed an agreement with Ukrainian hydropower plant operator Ukrhydroenergo that will allow the two parties to collaborate for the next three years on the construction of new hydroelectric infrastructure in Ukraine.

Opportunities identified for hydropower production at Anson’s Paradox Lithium project
28 February, 2023
The installation of small-scale hydroelectric units could reduce carbon emissions, improve ESG credentials and reduce operating costs at Anson Resources Limited’s Paradox Lithium Project, a study has found.

“Solid construction progress” being made at Snowy 2.0 says developer
13 February, 2023
Solid construction progress is occurring at the Snowy 2.0 hydropower project, Snowy Hydro has said, despite the temporary halt of one of the project’s TBMs following the discovery of a surface depression.

Developing the Muttsee AlpinSolar project
02 February, 2023
Initially the Muttsee AlpinSolar project in Switzerland was borderline from a profitability point of view. Christian Heierli from Axpo Solutions explains why they persevered with the scheme and how such alpine systems could become very attractive in the longer term.

Milestone for Snowy 2.0 as first tunnel completed
19 October, 2022
Snowy Hydro is celebrating the completion of excavation for its first tunnel for Snowy 2.0, with the Lady Eileen Hudson tunnel boring machine (TBM) reaching the location of the new underground power station cavern.

Nant de Drance officially inaugurated
09 September, 2022
The 900MW Nant de Drance pumped storage project in Switzerland is officially inaugurated today, marking the end of a 14-year construction project involving hundreds of labourers, skilled workers and engineers from all over Europe working in a challenging alpine and underground environment.

Yellowstone Fish Bypass Channel completed in the US
01 August, 2022
The US Bureau of Reclamation and the US Army Corps of Engineers have celebrated the completion of the Lower Yellowstone Intake Diversion Dam Fish Passage Project, while also marking Reclamation’s 120th Anniversary.

Modernizing hydropower on the Snake River
20 July, 2022
New turbines have been installed that improve fish passage at the Ice Harbor Lock and Dam in the US. Report By Hannah Mitchell, Walla Walla district, US Army Corps of Engineers