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IHA release new guide to help hydropower build resilience to climate change
During the World Hydropower Congress in Paris this week, the International Hydropower Association (IHA) launched technical guidance to help the hydropower industry to become...
WWF and Nature Conservancy release new report
A new report has been released by WWF and The Nature Conservancy which they say demonstrates how the renewable revolution can achieve global climate and energy goals without damming...
IHA publishes 2019 Hydropower Status Report
More than 21.8GW of hydroelectric capacity was put into operation in 2018, according to the 2019 Hydropower Status Report which is published today by the International...
World Hydropower Congress 2019 opens in Paris next week
The 2019 World Hydropower Congress opens in Paris next week, drawing more than 700 delegates from over 70 countries to the French capital.
Blue-GIFT opens 1st call for applications for ocean energy demonstration
The €2.5 million Blue-GIFT (Blue Growth and Innovation Fast Tracked) project has announced the 1st call for applications.
IHA publishes activity and strategy report for 2018-2019
The International Hydropower Association’s Activity and Strategy Report for 2018-2019 is now available online.
New research project on flexible hydropower gets EU support
An ambitious research project on flexible hydropower in future energy systems is receiving support from the EU Horizon 2020 research and innovation program, participant Multiconsult...
Wave & tidal power developers join forces to tackle foundations and mooring
CorPower Ocean (CPO) and Sustainable Marine Energy (SME) are to work together to develop and demonstrate a generic foundation mooring solution to reduce costs and improve O&M methods...
Value of dams ‘overestimated’ says study
A new study from scientists at the Michigan State University (MSU) suggests that the value of hydropower dams has been ‘overestimated’, with a legacy of underestimated costs that...
Aon and Guidewire analyse US dams cyber attack scenario
Aon plc and Guidewire Software have launched a scenario for a hypothetical attack by hackers on a US hydroelectric dam, with analysis revealing a ‘silent cyber’ risk could lead to...
Call for papers – ICOLD’S Dams and Earthquakes group
The deadline is approaching for abstract submissions for the 3rd meeting of the ICOLD European Club Working Group ”Dams and Earthquakes”, to take place in Lisbon, Portugal on 6-8 May 2019.
Hydro largest renewable electricity source, says IEA report, but modern bioenergy leads growth
Hydropower remains the largest renewable electricity source by 2023, says the International Energy Agency’s latest market forecast, while noting that its growth is continuing to decelerate.
IFC starts pilot assessment in Lao PDR river basin
World Bank Group member IFC is working with the Government of Lao PDR on a basin-wide Cumulative Impact Assessment (CIA) of renewable energy development in the Sekong River Basin. It...
JRC dam break analysis assists response to Laos dam incident
A dam break analysis has been carried out by scientists from the Joint Research Centre (JRC) to aid the emergency response efforts following the failure of a dam at the under...
Hydropower fact sheets launched
Eurelectric and VGB PowerTech have announced the development of hydropower fact sheets that outline capabilities, challenges and key figures including policy recommendations.
Engineering studies complete for Hatta plant, Dubai
Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has completed the engineering studies for the 250MW hydroelectric power station in Hatta, which will use the water stored in the Hatta Dam.
Plans for Hydropower Research Institute move forward
Chelan Public Utility District (PUD) has moved a step closer to creating a new, nonprofit research institute with the goal of helping dam operators around the world improve operations...
Milestone assessment for hydro, renewable development in Lao PDR
Norway’s Multiconsult together with Deltares and Lao Consulting group are working with the World Bank’s International Finance Corporation (IFC) to lead an assessment on Lao PDR’s...
Deal signed to advance research on hydropower
The University of Alaska Fairbanks (UAF) and the US Department of Energy's Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) are to work together to advance research on hydropower...
