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Kurt Miller, a seasoned advocate, raises a critical alarm: despite...
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Model applications Recent research has highlighted the important role modelling plays in water management and how it can assist with the large-scale adoption of freshwater infrastructure, as well as...
Climate threats and Asia's power supply Climate change and water resource management are at the heart of discussions taking place within the dams and hydropower industry across Asia
Digital ocean At the forefront of digital innovation, Iliad creates advanced digital twins of the ocean, fostering a more sustainable marine environment. With 22 pilot sites addressing...
Protecting hydropower: The role of cloud forests and bonds Hydropower’s dependence on cloud forests, and the role they play in freshwater provision across 25 countries, has raised concerns about increasing vulnerability to deforestation...
Reviving history with modern ingenuity Gilkes explains how it employed innovative 3D scanning, CAD modelling, and modern materials to resurrect a 90-year-old turbine, addressing unforeseen challenges and enhancing...
Specialised workwear for hydro workers Nick Warrick from All Seasons Uniforms in the US explains why it is important to choose the most effective Personal Protective Equipment to keep hydro workers safe
Women in Sustainable Hydropower: Case Studies The International Hydropower Association is celebrating Women in Sustainable Hydropower this International Women’s Day. This article features case studies of women trailblazing in...
At grass roots level A seminar presented by the British Dam Society gave an insight into the use of vegetation as an engineering material, and explained how grass cover on embankment dams and levees can...
A bright future ahead Inspired by Norway’s maritime heritage, Ocean Sun has developed a patented solution for a floating power system with solar panels mounted on a thin hydro elastic membrane
Fuelling the future Initiatives from the NHA, IHA, and Drax aim to inspire and equip the next generation for a sustainable career in hydropower
Global floods: Need for resilient infrastructure amid escalating climate crisis Filip Stefanovic discusses the importance of durable environmental protection solutions during extreme weather conditions
Empowering Africa’s green future The Green Climate Fund (GCF) Board has recently granted approval for a $50 million equity allocation to REPP 2, a new debt fund focused on catalyzing investments in the rapidly...
Dam safety observations Dr Martin Wieland highlights how important it is to keep repeating dam safety lessons, especially if the messages are not being received clearly enough
A new path forward: Q&A with FirstLight’s Justin Trudell In an exclusive interview, Justin Trudell, newly appointed President and CEO at FirstLight, discusses the company's 2024 priorities, solar and storage initiatives, hydropower's...
The power of AI for safer construction Discover how AI collision avoidance systems not only eliminate the risk of people-plant interface on complex construction sites but could also usher in efficiency gains and...
Powering on with full force A new groundbreaking report is taking a pivotal step towards driving change in the hydropower sector, where women remain significantly underrepresented and there is an urgent need...
Hydro pros reflect and predict IWP&DC asked members of the hydro industry to share their experiences from the past 12 months, and give an insight into what the new year may hold for them
HDPE floating structures: adaptable and robust Pacific Netting Products provides HDPE floating structures to the industry. From co-extrusion processes to the adaptability of MultiFunction Booms and the robustness of SafeGuard...
Dam disaster highlights climate and safety concerns The recent Libyan dam failures have highlighted how climate change continues to intensify the severity of weather-related disasters, and why dam safety should be pushed to the top of...
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