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The Energyfish: Pioneering Sustainable Micro-Hydropower Technology

Energyminer Team with the Energyfish pre-series plantEnergyminer works within the renewable energy sector and is focused on developing innovative solutions for …

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Nam Sam 3 hydropower plant begins commercial operation

The Nam Sam 3 hydropower plant in Laos officially started commercial operations this month. The plant, with a capacity of 156MW, was developed by SCI Group as t…

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Japan Provides Loan for Construction of Druk Bindu I & Ii and Jomori Hydropower Projects

The Government of Japan has agreed to provide loan assistance for the construction of three hydropower projects in the country—Druk Bindu I (18 MW), Druk Bindu…

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Norway to Permit Hydropower Development in Protected Rivers

The Norwegian parliament has voted in favor of allowing hydropower development in previously protected rivers, paving the way for potential projects while raisi…

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China’s Megadam: A Hydropower Giant Amid Ecological and Geopolitical Challenges

On January 6, 2025, the People’s Republic of China reaffirmed its intention to construct the world’s biggest dam on the Brahmaputra River. China iss…

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CFM Expands in Latin America With Hydropower Investment in Colombia

PCH Nare hydroelectric power plant is to be located on the Nare River in Colombia.Climate Fund Managers (CFM), an investment firm backed by the European Union, …

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Norconsult to Oversee Next Phase of Cruachan Power Station Upgrade

Power company Drax has awarded Norconsult an extended contract to oversee the refurbishment of two generating units at Scotland’s Cruachan Power Station, …

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CFM Expands in Latin America With Hydropower Investment in Colombia

PCH Nare hydroelectric power plant is to be located on the Nare River in Colombia.Climate Fund Managers (CFM), an investment firm backed by the European Union, …

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BHEL Commissions Two Units of Punatsangchhu-II Project, Bhutan

Punatsangchhu-II dam and reservoir Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) has successfully commissioned the first two units of the 6x170MW Punatsangchhu-II hyd…

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Fortum Begins Feasibility Study for New Pumped Storage Plants in Sweden

Lekstjärnen, near Fortum’s existing hydropower plant in Trängslet, will be a focus of the studyFortum has launched a two-year feasibility study …

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Iberdrola’s Alto Tâmega Hydroelectric Complex Wins ARPH Award

The Alto Tâmega hydroelectric complex in northern Portugal has been awarded the Portuguese Water Resources Association (APRH) Hydroelectric Projects Award…

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Output of Romania’s Hidroelectrica’s Down 21% Y/Y in 2024

State-controlled hydropower group Hidroelectrica (BVB: H2O) announced that its net electricity production dropped by 21% y/y to 13,864 GWh in 2024, according to…

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237 MW Hydropower Project in Jongthang

A 237-megawatt (MW) hydropower project, one of 15 planned projects outlined in Renewable Energy Development Roadmap (REDR) 2024, will be built in Jongthang, Tro…

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Neoenergia Sells Baixo Iguaçu Stake to EDF and STOA

Iberdrola’s Brazilian subsidiary, Neoenergia, has sold its 70% stake in the Baixo Iguaçu Hydroelectric Power Plant to French electricity company ED…

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Contractor Selection Opens for 500MW Kikot-Mbébé Hydropower Project, Cameroon

Employees of Kikot-Mbebe Hydro Power Company (KHPC) took part in the celebration of the company’s first anniversary on September 25.A major hydropower ini…