Hydropower

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Green Ice Cream: Mars Wrigley Unveils Plans for First Factory Powered Entirely by Renewable Energy

Mars Wrigley has unveiled plans to convert its ice cream plant in Steinbourg, France to become the first 100 per cent electrically powered industrial site in th…

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Analysing Europe’s ‘Hidden Potential’ for Small and Micro Hydropower

Diversion-type, run-of-river (DROR) hydropower schemes in the European Union have the potential to provide from 79 TWh to 1,710 TWh of electricity annually, acc…

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7.8MW Hydropower Project in Uganda to Supply Clean Energy

Nyamwamba II, a 7.8MW hydropower project in Kasese, Western Uganda, has reached its PPA Commercial Operation Date (COD).

Pumped Storage

Pumped Hydropower Storage: GE to Set up 1.5-GW Capacity for 2 Indian Units

Pumped hydro is seen as an alternate, most economical and reliable form of peak power generation that can easily provide 400 MW to 1GW in less than 60 seconds a…

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The Impact of Drought on Western US Hydroelectric Generation in 2021

The historic drought that affected much of the western U.S. in 2021 had varying effects depending on region, with the overall result being reduced water supply …

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Hydropower Projects Might Rough-Sail in Asia: Report

Hydropower projects in Asia might rough-sail as environmental and social opposition, and financial concerns pose a challenge to the industry, Fitch Solutions re…

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China-Built Hydropower Station Begins Electricity Generation in Nigeria

The first unit of Zungeru Hydroelectric Power Station, the largest hydropower station in Nigeria built by Chinese enterprises, has officially generated electric…

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Companies Break Ground on Austrian Small Hydro Plant Construction

A groundbreaking ceremony on March 24 marked the official start of construction on the 11 MW Gratkorn small hydro plant on the Mur River in the Styria province …

Aker Solutions Buys Hydropower Technology Provider Rainpower

Aker Solutions ASA said Wednesday that it has agreed to acquire Rainpower Holding AS, a technology provider to the hydropower industry, for up to 150 million No…

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Brazil Opens Consultation on Hydropower Capacity Review

Brazil's mines and energy ministry has opened a public consultation over the proposed revision of the nameplate generation capacity of the country's hydroelectr…

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Why Hydropower Is Key to India’s Net-Zero Plans

India has the largest pipeline of new hydropower in the world. It will make a large contribution to the country's target of 500GW of renewables by 2030.

United States

Hydropower Industry Sees Room for Growth in US

As the United States pushes to use more low-carbon energy, there has been a recent improvement in relations between the hydropower industry and some environment…

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Low Water Levels Paralyze Hydropower Plants in Albania

Albania extended a national holiday for a day as demand for electricity outstripped domestic production and low water levels paralyzed hydropower plants across …

Hydropower’s Role in Achieving Net Zero and Energy Security Is Focus of Global Campaign

A new campaign calling for urgent investment in hydropower to combat climate change, accelerate progress towards net zero and strengthen energy security is bein…

Net Zero Emission

IHA Launches Global Campaign for Hydropower Investment

​The International Hydropower Association (IHA) launched a global campaign calling for urgent investment in hydropower to address climate change, accelerate ne…