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Firstlight Power Expands Hydropower Portfolio With Acquisition of Hydromega Services

FirstLight Power has finalised its agreement to acquire Canadian renewable operator and developer Hydromega Services Inc. The acquisition includes ownership int…

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Hydro4U Consultation in At-Bashi, Kyrgyzstan Explores Water Governance and count4d Tool Deployment

On September 8, 2023, a significant Stakeholder Consultation aimed at enhancing water governance and introducing the Count4D tool to the At-Bashi basin was held…

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Hydro Tasmania Hails Deal to Finance Tarraleah Hydro Redevelopment

Hydro Tasmania said it welcomed the recent announcement by the governments of Australia and Tasmania regarding a new deal to secure the first Marinus Link cable…

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NEPRA Hikes Hydropower Tariff by 28.8pc for WAPDA Hydropower

The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) has increased the tariff for hydropower generation by 28.8 percent for the state-owned Water and Power …

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Biden-Harris Administration Commits Over $13 Million to Boost Hydropower Expansion

The US Department of Energy (DOE) has unveiled an investment of more than $13 million in seven research and development projects aimed at advancing hydropower a…

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China Introduces Innovations for Uzbekistan's HPPs

China introduced an automation system for controlling generators in Uzbekistan’s hydroelectric power plants, Trend reports.Total cost of the project excee…

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UNIDO Report Reveals Transformative Impact of Small Hydropower on Sustainable Energy Access

The United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) has released the World Small Hydropower Development Report 2022 (WSHPDR), offering critical insig…

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Cowi Selected as Advisor for £500 Million Cruachan Expansion

Cowi has been selected by renewable energy firm Drax to provide advisory services for the £500 million expansion of its Cruachan pumped storage hydro plan…

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Acciona and Partners Wrap Up Construction of Site C Hydroelectric Dam

Once operational in 2025, the Site C hydroelectric project is expected to produce nearly 5,100GWh of clean energy annually, which is the equivalent electricity …

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New Small Hpps to Be Built on Gulcha River at Expense of RKDF

The Russian-Kyrgyz Development Fund (RKDF) plans to allocate $4.2 million for the construction of a small hydroelectric power station on Gulcha river in Alai di…

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Snowy Hydro Announces New Completion Date and Cost Estimate for Snowy 2.0 Project

Snowy Hydro has unveiled a new completion date of December 2028 and a revised total cost of $12 billion for its flagship project, Snowy 2.0, following an extens…

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Climate Change Will Affect Hydropower—African Countries Must Be Prepared, Researcher Says

Hydropower provides clean electricity to millions in Africa. It's the largest source of renewable energy on the continent and accounts for nearly one quarte…

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GE Vernova Chosen to Upgrade Grand Rapids Hydropower Plant in Canada

Grand Rapids hydropower plant. Image courtesy Manitoba HydroGE Vernova's Hydro Power division has been selected by Manitoba Hydro to undertake the replaceme…

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IHA Announces Results of 2023 Board Elections

The members of the International Hydropower Association (IHA) have elected the 18 leaders for the 2023-25 term of its Board. The new Board will shape and direct…

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GE Vernova to Upgrade 479MW Grand Rapids Hydropower Plant in Canada

Under the upgradation work, GE Vernova’s hydro power business will design, fabricate, and deliver a runner with more than 6m in diameter to replace the Un…