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Members of the Indonesia National Committee on Large Dams give an overview...
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Best practices for cyber security Roger Clarke-Johnson of Emerson offers a practical guide to maintaining a strong cybersecurity posture
Going global: the 2021 World Hydropower Congress The stage is set for the world’s premier hydropower event, which is now accessible to all
Developing a digital twin for hydropower systems - an open platform framework US Department of Energy sponsored project will see Pacific Northwest National Laboratory and Oak Ridge National Laboratory work together to develop a virtual, open-access platform...
Custom equipment Underground tunnelling projects can often present unforeseen challenges which require innovatively designed equipment to help resolve them
Valuation guide A new US Department of Energy-sponsored guidebook, spearheaded by Argonne National Laboratory, helps illustrate the value of investing in pumped storage technology.
Unlocking additional hydropower Unlocking additional sustainable, reliable hydropower generation – both from the existing fleet and from new project development – are at the heart of Natel Energy’s developments....
Committing to carbon neutrality IWP&DC speaks with Mario Finis, Executive Vice President for Stantec’s Energy & Resources business, to discuss its pledge to become carbon neutral
Smarter site SafeAI is accelerating autonomy in the construction and mining industries. Here the company explains how it is retrofitting heavy equipment with autonomous hardware and software to...
Combining smart pressure control with micro hydro tech A new pressure reducing valve that combines smart pressure control with micro hydro technology has been developed to meet both the water and energy challenges facing water...
The legacy of large dams The role of large dam development and the interplay between water supply and water demand has been examined in a recent paper focusing on the US.
New era for green investment The Climate Bonds Standard has launched new hydropower criteria for sustainable projects. Certification for hydropower is now formally available for issuers of green debt products...
Microseismic monitoring technique for dams and reservoirs Microseismic technology applies high sensitivity geophones to monitor ground motions around them and wave propagation velocity change in the medium. Report by Camilla Tavares...
Developing New Hope Shakeel Pervez presents details on a new concept for power generation and fluid transfer – named New Hope
Safety management of dams – the Australian practice Dr Gamini Adikari and Natalie Kho of SMEC present details on dam safety practice and legislation in Australia
In the eye of the storm The International Network for Storm Surge Barriers helps its members deal with common challenges to facilitate continuous improvement in the design, management, maintenance...
Unlocking African potential As part of the recent Digital Energy Festival for Africa, discussion presented by the Africa Energy Forum focused on overcoming development and environmental challenges to...
Discontinuance or adaptation? A recent webinar hosted by the British Dam Society discusses managing reservoir assets and options for either remedial works or discontinuance.
Digging deep Sabrina Kost, Acting Group Manager for SMEC's Sydney Tunnels team, shares her vast expertise and insights into the tunnelling industry, and explains what it takes to become a...
Maintaining the path to safety Effective and regular maintenance practices are an important component of good dam safety programmes. Any existing structural deficiencies or delays will create additional...
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