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Three Gorges sets annual power generation world record
The Three Gorges hydroelectric plant in China – the world’s largest hydroelectric plant in terms of installed capacity – has set a new world record for annual power output, China Three Gorges Corporation (CTG) has announced.
NYPA hits milestone in digitization project at Robert Moses plant, NY
The first hydroelectric generator at the Robert Moses Power Plant is undergoing digitization, marking the first milestone in New York Power Authority’s (NYPA) 15-year modernization and digitization program to significantly extend the operating life of its Niagara Power Project in the US.
Mocean Energy secures investment to advance wave technology
Wave power specialists Mocean Energy has secured major new investment that will help accelerate the commercialisation of its wave energy technology and drive its adoption in subsea oil and gas.
Partners sign agreement that updates plan for Klamath River dams removal
The US states of California and Oregon, the Yurok Tribe, the Karuk Tribe, PacifiCorp and the Klamath River Renewal Corporation (KRRC) have signed an agreement that updates plans to remove four dams on the Klamath River.
Future-proof industrial security
Waterfall Security Solutions says that the challenge of securing safe, reliable and continuous operation of hydropower control, protection and safety networks from cyber threats is significant. Here the company explains the benefits of deploying Unidirectional Security Gateways in hydro networks.
Doosan Heavy and KOMIPO team up for overseas hydropower business
Doosan Heavy Industry & Construction (DHIC) and Korea Midland Power (KOMIPO) have signed an agreement to work together on a new overseas hydropower business, while localizing hydropower plant equipment and engineering and developing sales channels for export.
Hydro from Vattenfall powers Finnish supercomputer
One of the fastest supercomputers in the world is to be run 100% by hydropower from European energy company Vattenfall.
CorPower secures 10-year licence for wave energy project in Portugal
CorPower Ocean has secured a 10-year licence from Portuguese authorities that will unlock the demonstration phase of the firm’s flagship HiWave-5 wave energy project in the Atlantic Ocean.
A capable and flexible technology
Pumped storage hydropower has proven to be an ideal solution to the growing list of challenges faced by grid operators. As the transition to a clean energy future rapidly unfolds, this flexible technology will become even more important for a reliable, affordable and low carbon grid. Nicholas Troja and Samuel Law from the International Hydropower association explain more.
CIP acquires 1593MW in pumped storage assets in the US
Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP), on behalf of Copenhagen Infrastructure IV K/S, has bought the 393MW Swan Lake and 1200MW Goldendale closed-loop pumped storage in Oregon and Washington, US.