International Water Power & Dam Construction Weekly 23/8/23

Renewables surge as fossil fuel electricity production declines, reports IEA

The International Energy Agency’s (IEA) latest "Monthly Electricity Statistics" report, incorporating data up to May 2023, has revealed a sharp decline in electricity production from fossil fuels, coupled with a notable rise in renewable energy generation within the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) membership. https://lnkd.in/eKqc7pUu

Scottish Energy Minister urges UK government to support new pumped storage hydro plants

Neil Gray MSP, the Cabinet Secretary for Energy in the Scottish Government, has urged the UK Government to provide developers with the necessary assurance to support the establishment of a fresh wave of pumped storage hydroelectric plants. This initiative holds the potential to foster the creation of nearly 15,000 job opportunities and facilitate the expansion of renewable electricity generation. https://lnkd.in/eaw8KnKc

NHPC signs MOA with Govt of Arunachal Pradesh for hydropower facilities totalling 3800MW

NHPC Limited has entered into a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) with the Government of Arunachal Pradesh for the development of two major hydroelectric projects – the Subansiri Upper and Kamala projects.??The MoA was formalized on August 12, 2023, at a ceremony held in Itanagar, the capital city of Arunachal Pradesh. https://lnkd.in/eBN3kkkQ

Eco Wave Power connects EWP-EDF One Station to Israeli electrical grid

Eco Wave Power Global AB has announced that the?EWP-EDF One station at the Port of Jaffa in Tel Aviv is officially linked to Israel's national electrical grid - making it the first wave energy project to deliver electricity to the country’s power supply. https://lnkd.in/e6kvYY_H

GE Vernova chosen for Xiangjiaba project upgrade

GE Vernova revealed today it has been selected by Yangtze Power?to carry out a substantial upgrade for the Xiangjiaba Hydropower Plant located in China. GE’s work will span the design, manufacturing, delivery, installation, and commissioning of three sets of main shaft air supply pipes. Anticipated to conclude in the first half of 2024, the upgrade aims to fortify the plant's efficiency by enhancing the sealing mechanism. https://lnkd.in/eRK6c4dT

Genesis Digital Assets expands bitcoin mining capacity in Nordics, powered by hydroelectric energy

Bitcoin mining firm Genesis Digital Assets Limited (GDA) has unveiled its latest move to bolster mining capabilities in Sweden, tapping into the abundant hydroelectric power of the region. https://lnkd.in/eBYWj6sr

New Development Bank and Trans-Caledon Tunnel Authority agree loan deal for Lesotho Highlands Water Project Phase II

The New Development Bank (NDB) and the Trans-Caledon Tunnel Authority (TCTA) have officially inked a Loan Agreement to facilitate the execution of Phase II of the Lesotho Highlands Water Project (LHWP). Within this agreement, the NDB has committed to extending a project loan amounting to ZAR 3.2 billion to the TCTA, with the sovereign guarantee of South Africa supporting the arrangement. https://lnkd.in/eWYCPZzd

New fish passage enhances Fitzroy Barrage ecosystem, courtesy of Rookwood Weir

In a step towards bolstering aquatic biodiversity and habitat connectivity, a $7 million fishway project is set to revolutionize the Fitzroy Barrage ecosystem. This fishway, an integral component of the Rookwood Weir Project, aims to facilitate safe movement of 31 native fish species along the Lower Fitzroy River system. https://lnkd.in/eZK4yTBw