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Hydropower’s dependence on cloud forests, and the role they play...
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Reviving history with modern ingenuity Gilkes explains how it employed innovative 3D scanning, CAD modelling, and modern materials to resurrect a 90-year-old turbine, addressing unforeseen challenges and enhancing...
Specialised workwear for hydro workers Nick Warrick from All Seasons Uniforms in the US explains why it is important to choose the most effective Personal Protective Equipment to keep hydro workers safe
Women in Sustainable Hydropower: Case Studies The International Hydropower Association is celebrating Women in Sustainable Hydropower this International Women’s Day. This article features case studies of women trailblazing in...
At grass roots level A seminar presented by the British Dam Society gave an insight into the use of vegetation as an engineering material, and explained how grass cover on embankment dams and levees can...
A bright future ahead Inspired by Norway’s maritime heritage, Ocean Sun has developed a patented solution for a floating power system with solar panels mounted on a thin hydro elastic membrane
Fuelling the future Initiatives from the NHA, IHA, and Drax aim to inspire and equip the next generation for a sustainable career in hydropower
Global floods: Need for resilient infrastructure amid escalating climate crisis Filip Stefanovic discusses the importance of durable environmental protection solutions during extreme weather conditions
Empowering Africa’s green future The Green Climate Fund (GCF) Board has recently granted approval for a $50 million equity allocation to REPP 2, a new debt fund focused on catalyzing investments in the rapidly...
Dam safety observations Dr Martin Wieland highlights how important it is to keep repeating dam safety lessons, especially if the messages are not being received clearly enough
A new path forward: Q&A with FirstLight’s Justin Trudell In an exclusive interview, Justin Trudell, newly appointed President and CEO at FirstLight, discusses the company's 2024 priorities, solar and storage initiatives, hydropower's...
The power of AI for safer construction Discover how AI collision avoidance systems not only eliminate the risk of people-plant interface on complex construction sites but could also usher in efficiency gains and...
Powering on with full force A new groundbreaking report is taking a pivotal step towards driving change in the hydropower sector, where women remain significantly underrepresented and there is an urgent need...
Hydro pros reflect and predict IWP&DC asked members of the hydro industry to share their experiences from the past 12 months, and give an insight into what the new year may hold for them
HDPE floating structures: adaptable and robust Pacific Netting Products provides HDPE floating structures to the industry. From co-extrusion processes to the adaptability of MultiFunction Booms and the robustness of SafeGuard...
Dam disaster highlights climate and safety concerns The recent Libyan dam failures have highlighted how climate change continues to intensify the severity of weather-related disasters, and why dam safety should be pushed to the top of...
Helping small hydro make a bigger impact The World Small Hydropower Development Report has been described as the most comprehensive report which has gone above and beyond in its latest edition. In this collaboration between...
Historically harnessing tidal power For over 900 years millers have been harnessing the power of the tides in Eling Creek to grind wheat into flour at Eling Tide Mill in England. Here miller Pete Ramm gives an insight...
Future-proofing cybersecurity With cybersecurity continuing to be a risk within the hydropower and dams industry, an increased focus on the value of investments in digital security will help enable...
Unveiling the depths: navigating trends and innovations in underground projects Ioannis Fikiris, Vice-President of the International Tunnelling and Underground Space Association (ITA), provides insights into the dynamic landscape of underground projects....
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