International Water Power & Dam Construction weekly newsletter 4/10/23

Peruvian hydraulic engineering expert, Cesar Adolfo Alvarado Ancieta, wins 2023 IHE Delft Alumni Award

Cesar Adolfo Alvarado Ancieta, a distinguished hydraulic engineering expert hailing from Peru, has been named the recipient of the coveted 2023 IHE Delft Alumni Award: https://lnkd.in/etgukmxK

MIGA set to help boosts Mexico's hydropower capacity with guarantee

The Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency of the World Bank (MIGA) has issued a guarantee aimed at enhancing Mexico's hydropower capacity. The guarantee was provided to JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and the Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited (HSBC) to mitigate the risk of Non-Honoring of Financial Obligations by a State-Owned Enterprise (NHFO-SOE):

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Ukrhydroenergo and Aecon collaborate on hydroelectric power plants in Ukraine

Ukrhydroenergo, the state-owned Ukrainian hydroelectric power company, has signed a Memorandum of Collaboration with Canadian firm Aecon Construction Global Services Inc, for the development of hydroelectric power plants in Ukraine. This agreement was formalized during a high-profile event held in Toronto, Canada: https://lnkd.in/e4tg__XX

Canada's Ocean Supercluster launches $10.5 million HydroAware project for AI-enhanced fish monitoring in hydropower

Canada's Ocean Supercluster (OSC) has unveiled the HydroAware Project, a $10.5 million initiative aimed at advancing hydropower capabilities while ensuring the conservation of aquatic habitats through AI-powered fish monitoring. This endeavor is set to enhance fish tracking technology in challenging marine environments and improve the accessibility of fish tracking insights in remote locations: https://lnkd.in/ei8w-Qiq

Fortum announces modernization project for historic Untra hydropower plant in Sweden

Fortum has unveiled an ambitious plan to breathe new life into the Untra hydropower plant, a historic facility dating back to 1911. With an investment exceeding SEK 700 million (over €60 million) earmarked for the period 2023-2030, Fortum is setting its sights on revitalizing one of Sweden's oldest hydropower plants: ttps:// lnkd.in/ex5h7XFf

US Senators Murkowski and Sullivan propose legislation to boost hydropower upgrades

Senators Lisa Murkowski and Dan Sullivan, both representing Alaska under the Republican banner, have introduced legislation with the aim of fortifying existing hydroelectric facilities to continue providing clean, flexible, and cost-effective electricity to Alaskan consumers. The senators were also among the original co-sponsors of the "Maintaining and Enhancing Hydroelectricity and River Restoration Act of 2023," which has garnered support from a diverse coalition of industry, environmental, and clean energy organizations: https://lnkd.in/eqZ46AXf

Andritz consortium secures Merangin Mini hydropower contract with Bukaka Group

A consortium comprising PT Andritz Hydro of Indonesia and Andritz Hydro Private Limited from India has signed a contract for the Merangin mini hydropower plant located in Jambi Province, Indonesia. This marks the consortium's third collaboration with the Bukaka Group, following the successful completion of the Cikandang and Cikaengan-1 mini hydropower projects in 2021 and 2022: https://lnkd.in/ehVqMNWX

Global renewable energy sector added 13.7 million jobs in 2022

In a significant milestone for the renewable energy industry, the global workforce in the sector expanded to over 13.7 million jobs in 2022, marking a substantial increase of one million jobs compared to the previous year and nearly doubling the figures from a decade ago. These findings come from the latest collaborative report by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) and the International Labor Organization (ILO).

Solar stays afloat

French company Ciel & Terre shares its experience and expertise with floating solar projects. One of its many projects was the 1MWp Sobradinho plant in Brazil which was part of a research and development programme initiated by the Brazilian government in 2016 to increase energy production at the site: https://lnkd.in/en2t2bav

Unlocking HydroForecast: An interview with Upstream Tech's Laura Read

IWP&DC engages in a conversation with Laura Read, the Head of Product Strategy for HydroForecast, a product developed by Upstream Tech, to delve into the technology: https://lnkd.in/eQt4pQQC