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Russian attacks leave two Ukrainian hydroelectric power plants inoperable says Ukrhydroenergo
Ukraine's critical infrastructure suffered a severe blow yesterday as two hydroelectric power plants were rendered inoperable during a morning shelling. The Press service...
World achieves historic 30% renewable electricity milestone
The global energy landscape has achieved a momentous milestone, surpassing the 30% mark for renewable electricity, driven by an impressive surge in solar and wind energy, reveals a...
Hatch celebrates 100 years in hydropower
Hatch, a global engineering, project delivery, and professional services firm in the energy, metals, and infrastructure sectors, has announced its centennial celebration in the field...
Québec government approves agreement between Innus d’Unamen Shipu and Hydro-Québec
In a significant stride toward reconciliation, the Government of Québec has greenlit the Mishta Uashat Lac-Robertson Agreement between the Conseil des Innus d’Unamen Shipu...
APRA launches call for projects to accelerate renewable energy investments in Africa
The Accelerated Partnership for Renewables in Africa (APRA) has announced the opening of applications for its inaugural Investment Forum (IF). This forum aims to foster a...
Ocean Sun and NHPC Limited Join Forces for 2MW solar project at hydro plant
Ocean Sun and NHPC Limited have inked an agreement to collaborate on a 2MW floating solar demonstration project at one of NHPC's existing hydropower reservoirs.
Canadian hydropower producer bolsters grid security with Adtran's precision timing upgrade
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...
Dam of 14 de Julho power plant in Brazil partially collapses
The dam which forms part of the 14 de Julho hydropower plant in Brazil has partially collapsed following days of heavy rain in the region.
GHD appoints Andrew Reynolds as Australian Dams Leader
GHD has announced the appointment of Andrew Reynolds as Australian Dams Leader to help businesses across the dams industry provide more for communities and transform project delivery.
Innovasea launches HydroAI with ability to count and identify fish in real-time, 24/7
Innovasea has unveiled HydroAI, a system designed to enhance the efficiency and environmental compliance of hydroelectric dam operations. By harnessing the power of...
Snowy 2.0 project advances amidst construction hurdles, TBM Florence fully operational
Snowy Hydro has given an update on construction progress at the Snowy 2.0 pumped storage project in Australia, with particular focus on work on the surge shaft at the Marica site. It...
Hydropower turbines market poised to reach $5.2 billion by 2033, report suggests
A new report released by Allied Market Research projects that the hydropower turbines market, valued at $3.2 billion in 2023, is set to reach $5.2 billion by 2033, exhibiting a...
Duke Energy bolsters Carolinas' power grid with Bad Creek upgrades
In a bid to meet the burgeoning electricity demands of the Carolinas, Duke Energy has completed a multiyear upgrade project at its Bad Creek facility in Salem, S.C. The...
Statkraft signs new PPAs with Deutsche Bahn for hydropower and wind energy
Statkraft has signed new power purchase agreements (PPAs) with Deutsche Bahn, providing hydropower and wind power.
RheEnergise to deploy first-of-a-kind long duration storage demonstrator scheme at Sibelco mining site
RheEnergise, a UK company specializing in long-duration hydro-energy storage, is set to construct its first-of-a-kind demonstrator at Sibelco's mining site in Cornwood, near...
Drax announces £80 million upgrade for Cruachan hydropower station
Drax is set to invest £80 million in a significant refurbishment of its renowned 'Hollow Mountain' Cruachan pumped storage hydropower station in Scotland, and has appointed Andritz as...
Lazard Asset Management joins forces with Renfin for Italian hydropower investments
Lazard Asset Management (LAM) has announced it has formed a strategic partnership with Renfin which will target investments in small-scale hydroelectric power plants across Italy.
Axpo and Rhiienergie launch Switzerland’s largest green hydrogen plant near hydropower site
Axpo and Rhiienergie have inaugurated Switzerland's largest green hydrogen production facility, strategically situated at a hydropower plant site in Graubünden canton.
World Bank calls for study on pumped storage's role in Southern Africa's energy landscape
The World Bank has issued a solicitation for an analytical study to evaluate the conceptual role and economic viability of Pumped Hydropower Storage (PHS) in the Southern Africa...
