Hydroelectric

Hydropower investment potential ‘far from tapped out’ says NREL Mar 15, 2024

According to the NREL, hydropower still has enormous potential for growth, particularly for small- and medium-sized projects.

Power flows from hydro to beer in Nigerian energy trading project Mar 15, 2024

Hydro-solar project to power copper mine in Ecuador Mar 07, 2024

Recommendations made to maximise hydropower’s flexibility potential Mar 04, 2024

Iberdrola hybridising battery with pumped storage hydro in Spain Feb 22, 2024

Researchers monitor grid stability with hydropower signals Feb 14, 2024

EDF retrofits world’s first tidal power station

Feb 13, 2024

EDF has upgraded the original shaft seals at Brittany’s 240MW La Rance Power Plant in France, the world’s first tidal power station.

Low Carbon Innovation Fund invests in scalable pumped hydro

Feb 13, 2024

RheEnergise has secured a £335,000 ($424,000) equity investment from the Low Carbon Innovation Fund (LCIF2) for their HD Hydro solution.

Hydropower cybersecurity training course launches at Texas university

Feb 08, 2024

Hydropower is increasingly relying on digital control systems, creating an urgent need to train and recruit the next generation of cybersecurity experts.

US announces largest single investment in hydropower facilities

Feb 05, 2024

The US Department of Energy (DOE) announced its largest single investment in hydropower with the selection of 46 projects to receive up to $71.5 million in ince…

German President visits floating solar installation in Thailand

Feb 03, 2024

H.E. Dr. Frank-Walter Steinmeier visited the world’s largest hydro-floating solar hybrid powerplant and seek power cooperation.

Endesa models hydroelectric plants with digital twins

Jan 30, 2024

Endesa is creating digital twins of its hydroelectric plants to improve their operation, management and maintenance.

Iberdrola’s Alto Tâmega Hydroelectric Plant receives first connection to Portuguese grid

Jan 22, 2024

Iberdrola has successfully connected one of the two turbines of the Alto Tâmega Hydroelectric Plant to the electricity grid.

Statkraft to invest €6bn in Norwegian hydro and wind power

Jan 17, 2024

Statkraft is planning to invest up to €6 billion in upgrades to its Norwegian hydro and wind facilities and construction of onshore wind.

Tunnel work restarted for Snowy 2.0 pumped storage project

Dec 14, 2023

Tunnel work on the headrace adit at Tantangara for 2.2 GW Snowy 2.0 pumped storage restarted after the NSW government planning modification approval.

DOE funding projects to increase hydropower flexibility

Nov 20, 2023

The US DOE’s Water Power Technologies Office has released a $9.5 million funding opportunity to increase hydropower’s flexibility.

Hydropower making sustainability gains with fish-safe turbines

Nov 16, 2023

Hydropower can shape standards for prioritising biodiversity alongside power production by embracing fish-safe turbines writes Abe Schneider.

Iberdrola sells three mini-hydro assets to Kelag

Nov 06, 2023

Iberdrola has completed the sale of three mini-hydro plants in Castellón to Austrian energy service provider Kelag.

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