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Biden-Harris Administration launches largest ever wave energy funding
The Biden-Harris Administration has announced a new initiative, offering up to?$112.5 million?in funding to boost marine energy technologies. The five-year program, run by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) , is the largest investment in wave energy to date. The funding aims to accelerate the development of converters (WECs), which harness power from ocean waves to provide clean, local energy for US electric grids, coastal and island communities, and offshore industries.
MEIL signs MoU with Maharashtra Government to develop 4000MW pumped storage projects
Megha Engineering & Infrastructures Limited (MEIL ) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Maharashtra Government ’s Department of Water Resources to develop two major pumped storage projects with a combined capacity of 4,000MW.
OPG to invest $1 billion in refurbishment of eight hydro stations
Ontario Power Generation (OPG) will invest $1 billion over the next 20 years to refurbish 45 generating units across eight hydroelectric stations in eastern Ontario. The project aims to secure 1617MW of clean energy capacity, enough to power approximately 1.6 million homes, while also creating over 500 skilled jobs.
WAPDA launches Pakistan’s largest triaxial machine for dam projects
WAPDA has successfully made Pakistan’s largest triaxial machine operational at its Central Material Testing Laboratory (CMTL) in Lahore. The machine , developed in collaboration with the University of Engineering and Technology (UET), Lahore, is designed to perform geo-technical testing on rocks for foundations of major dam and hydropower projects.
Eco Wave Power signs agreement for wave energy pilot project in Taiwan
Eco Wave Power Global AB has signed an agreement to sell its first wave energy generation unit to I-Ke International Ocean Energy Co., a subsidiary of Taiwan’s Lian Tat Company. This deal marks the start of Eco Wave Power’s wave energy project in Taiwan, the company’s first in Asia.
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DOE funding to advance hydro and marine energy technologies
The US Department of Energy’s Water Power Technologies Office (WPTO ) has allocated more than $33 million to fund projects aimed at advancing hydropower and marine energy technologies. The funding includes over $8.6 million for 13 hydropower technical assistance projects through the HydroWIRES Initiative and nearly $25 million for 25 hydropower and marine energy research projects at six national laboratories.
Tool estimates GHG emissions for pumped storage hydropower
The National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) has introduced a new tool designed to help developers and operators of closed-loop pumped storage hydropower (PSH) facilities estimate the greenhouse gas emissions generated over the lifetime of these projects.
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Pioneering FishSafe technology for sustainable hydropower
After her recent appointment to the board of the International Hydropower Association, Gia Schneider, co-founder and Chief Commercial Officer at Natel Energy, discusses her career in renewable energy, the innovative solutions her company offers for sustainable hydropower, and her vision for the future of the industry.
Enhancing efficiency and accessibility: The utility of aerial ropeways/cable cranes in hydropower project construction
In the pursuit of sustainable energy sources, hydropower stands as a pillar of clean energy generation. However, the construction of hydropower projects often presents challenges, especially in remote or rugged terrains where accessibility is limited. In such scenarios, aerial ropeways/cable cranes emerge as a remarkably effective solution, offering a multitude of benefits in facilitating construction activities. This article delves into the utility of ropeways in the construction of hydropower projects, highlighting their efficiency, versatility and environmental advantages.
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