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Vattenfall adopts Copperleaf solution for improved asset planning and risk management
Vattenfall has chosen?Copperleaf Portfolio?, an asset investment planning and risk management solution, to enhance its investment planning and operational strategies.
Preformed Windings opens second manufacturing facility in Sheffield, UK
Preformed Windings has opened a new manufacturing facility in Sheffield, South Yorkshire, marking a major expansion for the high-voltage diamond coil manufacturer. The new unit, a 11,000-square-foot addition to the company’s existing 19,000-square-foot site, increases production capacity by 60% to meet rising global demand.
Oxford-led project receives ￡2 million to enhance hydropower in Southeast Asia
An Oxford-led initiative has been awarded over ￡2 million by UK Research and Innovation’s (UKRI) Ayrton Challenge Programme to improve hydropower systems in Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia. The Smart Hydropower Solutions (SMART-HS) project aims to enhance energy efficiency and sustainability while ensuring equitable access to clean energy.
World Bank approves $350 million grant for Rogun hydropower plant in Tajikistan
The World Bank has approved a $350 million International Development Association (IDA) grant to support the first phase of Tajikistan’s Rogun hydropower plant project. The plant, with a planned capacity of 3780MW, aims to improve electricity access for 10 million people in Tajikistan and address persistent winter power shortages.
New transmission project approved in NSW to connect Snowy 2.0 to the grid
The $4.89 billion HumeLink transmission project, a critical component in connecting the Snowy 2.0 expansion to Australia’s electricity grid, has received final approvals. Construction is set to begin early next year, following the Final Investment Decision (FID) by Transgrid’s Board.
Study finds US hydropower generation may increase despite climate variability
Anational study has found that overall hydropower production in the United States could increase over the next 15 years despite climate change causing regional and seasonal variations. The research, conducted by Pacific Northwest National Laboratory and Oak Ridge National Laboratory, is the largest assessment of its kind to date and analyzed 1544 facilities across the contiguous United States.
China approves construction of world’s largest hydropower dam in Tibet
China has given the green light for the construction of the world’s largest hydropower dam on the Yarlung Zangbo River in Tibet, according to Reuters. The project aims to produce 300 billion kilowatt-hours of electricity annually, dwarfing the capacity of the Three Gorges Dam, currently the largest hydropower facility in the world.
Hydro Tasmania awards Edgar Dam upgrade to local business
Hydro Tasmania has awarded the contract to upgrade the Edgar Dam to Tasmanian civil construction company Hall Earthmoving. Work on the project will begin in late January 2025.
Kleinschmidt and Anchor QEA launch fish passage project for Upper Columbia United Tribes
Kleinschmidt Associates, an environmental and hydropower consulting firm, has partnered with Anchor QEA to lead the development of fish passage systems at Chief Joseph and Grand Coulee dams. The project, undertaken for the Upper Columbia United Tribes (UCUT), seeks to reintroduce salmon to historical habitats blocked by the dams. These two facilities are among the largest hydropower producers in the US and the last in the Columbia River system without fish passage systems.
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USBR invests $10.7 million in Angostura Dam spillway repairs
The US Bureau of Reclamation has awarded a $10,708,466 contract to T1 Construction LLC, based in North Bend, Oregon, to repair the Angostura Dam spillway. The project involves upgrading the access road to the stilling basin and addressing damage caused by freeze-thaw cycles by replacing deteriorated concrete on the dam’s surface.
NYPA approves $70.6 million contract for crane upgrades at St. Lawrence-FDR project
The New York Power Authority (NYPA) Board of Trustees has approved a $70.6 million contract for the design, fabrication, and installation of two new gantry cranes at the St. Lawrence-Franklin D. Roosevelt Power Project in Massena. The contract was awarded to REEL COH, Inc., a Quebec-based company, and spans six years.
Mpiana-Mwanga hydroelectric station generates renewable energy after 30-year hiatus
Katamba Mining has successfully recommissioned the Mpiana-Mwanga hydroelectric power station in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, marking the first time in nearly three decades that the station is producing electricity. The 97-year-old facility, originally built in 1927, underwent a comprehensive overhaul costing more than $80 million.
Mentorship programme for women in energy sector opens in SADC region
The Global Women’s Network for the Energy Transition (GWNET) and the SADC Centre for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency (SACREEE) have announced the launch of a mentorship programme aimed at advancing women professionals in the energy sector across the Southern African Development Community (SADC) region. The programme is funded by the Austrian Development Agency (ADA).
NHPC and BEML sign MoU to develop desilting solutions for hydropower plants
NHPC Ltd. and BEML Ltd., two Indian public sector undertakings, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on developing desilting and dredging solutions for hydroelectric power plants. The agreement was formalized on December 16, 2024, at BEML Soudha in Bangalore.
US DOE allocates nearly $2 million for wave-powered desalination research
The US Department of Energy’s Water Power Technologies Office (WPTO) has announced nearly $2 million in funding for two university-led projects focused on developing wave-powered technologies for desalination of seawater.
New transformer boosts capacity at Manapōuri power station
Meridian Energy has completed the commissioning of a new transformer at the Manapōuri Power Station, restoring its generation capacity to near its maximum levels after two years of reduced output.
Construction progress advances at Mohmand Dam project
Significant progress is being made on the Mohmand Dam project, a large-scale multipurpose infrastructure initiative on the River Swat in Mohmand District, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The project, set to be completed by 2026-2027, is advancing steadily across multiple construction fronts.
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1 个月I find these hydroelectric projects more than interesting - they are utterly fascinating and awe-inspiring.