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Nigerian minister advocates for hydropower investment at high-level roundtable
Chief Adebayo Adelabu, Nigeria's Minister of Power, addressed attendees at a high-level roundtable yesterday following the launch of the Africa section of the World Hydropower...
Construction halted at El Vado Dam as USBR pursues alternative solutions
The US Bureau of Reclamation (USBR) has announced a suspension of construction activities at El Vado Dam, situated on the Rio Chama in northern New Mexico. The decision comes as a...
SMEC joins the British Dams Society
SMEC, a prominent player in the field of engineering, has announced its membership in the British Dams Society (BDS), a respected association within the domain of dam and...
Minesto's Dragon 12 hits three-month testing milestone
Ocean energy developer Minesto has reached a significant milestone with its tidal kite Dragon 12, marking three months of uninterrupted testing since its installation in February...
Africa boosts hydropower capacity by 2GW in 2023, yet significant gap persists says report
Africa, known for its abundant water resources, took a significant stride in hydropower development last year, adding 2GW to its capacity. However, this growth highlights a glaring...
Marco Fuentes named President of EnfraGen
EnfraGen, LLC, a developer, owner, and operator of grid stability and renewable power assets in Latin America, has announced the promotion of Marco Fuentes to President. Fuentes will...
Breakthrough achieved at Sunkoshi Marin Diversion multipurpose project's headrace tunnel
Contractors working on the headrace tunnel (HRT) of the Sunkoshi Marin Diversion Multipurpose Project (SMDMP) achieved breakthrough on 8 May 2024, Jade Consult Pvt Ltd announced.
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...