GreenTechMedia

JULY 23, 2020

It’s the oldest and the biggest of all the clean energy technologies, but hydro has an uncertain role in Europe’s decarbonization plans. In the meantime, green hydrogen and batteries pose a rising threat to hydropower plants and their future profits. And that's if everything goes smoothly.

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Renewable Energy World

MAY 24, 2021

The International Hydropower Association (IHA) has released a research and policy paper that outlines how hydropower could be pivotal in supporting growth in green hydrogen. Looking ahead hydropower could potentially supply at least 1,000 TWh of the additional electricity demand required in IRENA’s 2050 scenario.

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Envirotec Magazine

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

Scottish Water has broken ground on a project involving what it describes as a new type of hydro energy generation scheme at Whiteadder Reservoir, East Lothian. The hydro energy generation scheme is fed by a siphon and is believed to be the first of its type in Europe.

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Renewable Energy World

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

The Hydropower Sustainability Standard was launched Sept. 8 at the International Hydropower Association’s World Hydropower Congress and will help to ensure that hydropower projects across the world are recognized and certified for their environmental, social and governance (ESG) performance.

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Renewable Energy World

MAY 26, 2021

Cuomo announced the New York Power Authority’s Board of Trustees has approved three low-cost hydropower allocations that will create 102 jobs across Western New York and spur $145 million in private capital investments. Governor Cuomo’s climate agenda is the most aggressive climate and clean energy initiative in the U.S.,

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Renewable Energy World

MAY 6, 2021

Members of the International Renewable Energy Agency and private sector representatives are joining forces to modernize and refurbish the existing hydropower fleet around the globe. With 43%, hydropower accounts for the largest share of installed renewable capacity , according to IRENA’s latest data.

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Global Renewable News

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Highlights The funds will be used to enhance the operational reliability of hydropower plants along the Dnipro River, vital for the safe operation of the unified energy system of Ukraine, and fo.

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Global Renewable News

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Ardian, a world-leading private investment house, announces the acquisition of 100% of a hydropower company in Perú, through its Ardian Clean Energy Evergreen Fund (ACEEF). Ardian will acquire the co.

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Smart Energy International

OCTOBER 24, 2023

The International Energy Agency’s (IEA’s) latest World Energy Outlook (WEO) report finds that, as the world moves towards a more electrified and renewables-based energy system, which will be needed to prevent costs associated with potentially volatile fuel prices, investment in robust, digitalised grid systems will need follow suit.

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Renewable Energy World

JANUARY 31, 2022

New York Governor Kathy Hochul announced that the New York Power Authority (NYPA) Board of Trustees has approved economic development awards to three companies that will create 79 new jobs and spur nearly $46 million in capital investments. LW1 plans to invest at least $24.2 million in capital investment. Lawrence County.

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Renewable Energy World

FEBRUARY 2, 2021

County Executive Rich Fitzgerald announced in late January that the county entered into a 35-year power purchase agreement (PPA) with Rye Development for renewable energy generated by a 17.8-MW MW hydropower facility the company will construct on the Ohio River. Allegheny, Pa., billion miles driven in a typical passenger vehicle.

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Envirotec Magazine

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

Mark Wilson is CEO of Intelligent Land Investments, a firm focused on pumped storage hydro and utility-scale battery storage. He said the market recognises the inevitability of energy storage as part of a transition to renewables, mainly wind and solar which are intermittent. “We

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Envirotec Magazine

MARCH 25, 2022

Electric actuators for a major hydropower dam installation in China are to be supplied by parts manufacturer Rotork. The giant Baihetan Dam hydropower plant is part of a cascade of dams on the Jinsha River (the upstream part of the Yangtze). Satellite view of the Xiluodu dam and hydropower plant on the Yangtze River in China.

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Global Renewable News

APRIL 17, 2024

Highlights The first-ever EIB project in Bhutan, one of just three net carbon-negative countries in the world, supports new solar photovoltaic and hydropower schemes under the EU's Global G.

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Global Renewable News

MARCH 17, 2024

Highlights Loan of 105 million is to expand key pumped storage hydropower plant. Financing will also support green transition in Lithuania.The European Investment Bank (EIB) is lending 1.

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Envirotec Magazine

MARCH 24, 2021

Report funded by Scottish Renewables, the British Hydropower Association, Buccleuch, CCSQ, Drax Group, Intelligent Land Investments Group, SSE Renewables. It will increasingly be needed as the UK transitions to a low-carbon energy system based on renewable power rather than burning fossil fuels.

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Renewable Energy World

MARCH 9, 2021

The 4-MW Kruisvallei hydropower plant reached commercial operations in late February 2021, according to project developer Red Rocket. Kruisvallei Hydro is the third hydropower project procured under South Africa’s Renewable Energy Independent Power Producer’s Procurement Program (REIPPPP) to come online. million). “The

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Renewable Energy World

MARCH 18, 2021

Pakistan’s NESPAK, in a joint venture with Turkey’s DOLSAR, has won a contract for the Sustainable Hydropower Project in Uzbekistan, which involves the installation of three small hydropower plants on the Aksu River. Total cost of the project will be US$75 million. Joint-Stock Company Uzbekhydroenergo is the project executing agency.

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GreenTechMedia

MARCH 1, 2021

The energy transition isn’t just sounding the death knell for fossil fuels. According to some experts, it has also revealed flaws in an idea that has bugged some academics for decades: As we move to less energy-dense fuels, could we end up without enough surplus for society? Oil is an energy-dense fuel.

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GreenTechMedia

JANUARY 31, 2020

With this mission accomplished, a growing number of states have decided to up their ante and adopt 100 percent Clean Energy Standards (CES). Under New York's RPS, only hydropower under 30 megawatts is eligible for certain renewable energy credits (RECs). We believe existing hydropower of all sizes merit inclusion.

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Smart Energy International

APRIL 6, 2022

SN Aboitiz Power Group (SNAP), a joint venture between Scatec and AboitizPower (AP), has made the final investment decision for the 20MW battery energy storage system (BESS) project. The project will be located at the Magat hydropower plant in Ramon, Isabela in the Philippines. A first for both partners. EPC and financing.

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Renewable Energy World

APRIL 1, 2021

announced plans to build a green hydrogen production plant, which would use 100% renewable energy from Brookfield Renewable’s 252-MW Holtwood hydroelectric facility. It is also expected to create more than 25 green energy jobs in Pennsylvania. Plug Power Inc. and Brookfield Renewable Partners L.P.

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Renewable Energy World

APRIL 20, 2021

Hydroelectricity has powered the lives of Ontarians for a century, and Ontario Power Generation is planning an extensive 20-year overhaul of its hydropower generating units to ensure clean, reliable hydropower continues to support the province’s wellbeing. The estimated $2.5

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Business Green

DECEMBER 18, 2021

The British hydropower industry is being hamstrung by changes to business rates valuations which have lumbered some leading developers with crippling tax bills that have led directly to redundancies and curtailed plans to boost renewable energy capacity. You can't increase prices, you can't cut costs.

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Renewable Energy World

JULY 22, 2021

Natel Energy announced a $20 million funding round, led by Breakthrough Energy Ventures (BEV) and supported by Chevron Technology Ventures, to build momentum in deploying its flagship product, the Restoration Hydro Turbine (RHT). “As BEV invests in cutting-edge companies that will lead the world to net-zero emissions.

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Envirotec Magazine

DECEMBER 5, 2022

The UK’s first all-electric intercity bus service drove off with a top prize at the Scottish Green Energy Awards on 1 December. The bilingual multi-purpose facility uses a mix of energy sources such as solar panels, an air source heat pump, battery storage and insulation to reduce its dependence on the grid.

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Envirotec Magazine

APRIL 15, 2021

An image of the Mississippi River Delta: Osmotic energy exploits the power made available when water regions with differing salt concentrations meet (image credit: European Space Agency). A firm developing a technology to harness “osmotic energy” has secured 5.2 million euros to develop a first full-scale prototype.

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Eco-Business

AUGUST 27, 2023

Despite Thailand’s energy surplus, the country continues to support environmentally damaging hydropower in Laos, revealing just how removed financers are from the impacts of their investments.

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Renewable Energy World

AUGUST 27, 2019

Brazil has included four hydropower plants among the projects that will receive support as part of the country's investment partnerships program, called Programa de Parcerias de Investimentos or PPI.

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Smart Energy International

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Swiss TSO Swissgrid invested CHF128.5 In addition, Swissgrid procured the first tranche of the hydropower reserve for the coming winter in May 2023, followed by the second and third tranches subsequently. million (US$141.5 million) in H1 2023 in maintenance and modernisation of grid infrastructure to ensure security of supply.

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Renewable Energy World

JULY 27, 2021

On July 23, the government of Zambia celebrated commissioning of the first unit at the 750-MW Kafue Gorge Lower hydropower station. During his address, Lungu discussed the need to invest in infrastructure in the country and implement projects that will lead to more inclusive economic growth. “It

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Hydrogen Fuel News

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

The Industrial Revolution changed the way that industries produce and consume energy. Green energy solutions such as solar and wind power can power modern industries. In that way, they will not harm the natural environment while reducing the carbon footprint to offer a more sustainable energy source. Why Go Green?

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Renewable Energy World

APRIL 6, 2021

The world added more than 260 GW of renewable energy capacity last year, exceeding expansion in 2019 by close to 50%, despite the economic slowdown that resulted from the COVID-19 pandemic, according to data from the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA). These numbers tell a remarkable story of resilience and hope.

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Envirotec Magazine

MARCH 23, 2023

Tidal energy firm Orbital Marine Power (Orbital) has been awarded an Option Agreement from Crown Estate Scotland for a new tidal energy project in the Westray Firth. We’re proud to be building that vision in Orkney with this investment in our Westray Project.”

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Business Green

DECEMBER 13, 2022

Hundreds of billions of dollars-worth of current and planned global hydropower facilities are dependent on water provided by threatened tropical cloud forests that remain largely unprotected worldwide. The International Hydropower Association was considering a request for comment at the time of going to press.

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Envirotec Magazine

JANUARY 12, 2024

Investment in clean energy such as solar, hydropower and wind to meet Africa’s energy demand which is expected to double by 2040. Investment in environmentally friendly technology to ensure African countries can grow economically whilst avoiding dirty and obsolete technology.

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Envirotec Magazine

DECEMBER 14, 2021

Liquid Air Energy Storage (LAES) uses electricity to cool air until it liquefies, so it can be stored until an opportune moment arrives when it can be brought back to a gaseous state and used for power generation. Katie Smith of law firm Reddie & Grose LLP examines where the approach fits into the energy storage landscape.

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