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DOCOMO launches Japan’s first self-powered hydropower base station experiment
NTT DOCOMO, INC. has begun Japan’s first demonstration of a self-powered hydropower cellular base station. The experiment uses DOCOMO’s hydroelectric power-generation system and a jet turbine developed by Professor Yukihiro Shimatani from the Prefectural University of Kumamoto. The initiative aims to validate the feasibility of powering base stations with water from irrigation canals as a cost-effective and sustainable solution for rural mobile networks.
Kleinschmidt awarded Indian Orchard penstock replacement project by Patriot Hydro
Kleinschmidt Associates has been selected by Patriot Hydro LLC to provide engineering services for the replacement of Penstock No. 4 at the Indian Orchard Hydroelectric Project in Hampden County, Massachusetts, US. The project involves replacing the existing 16ft-diameter buried steel penstock, which has reached the end of its service life, with a new 12ft-diameter buried steel penstock.
NHA applauds Biden Administration for recognizing hydropower as key carbon-free resource
The National Hydropower Association (NHA) has commended the Biden Administration for its newly proposed rule that would treat hydropower the same as solar, wind, and other emission-free energy sources.
Ukraine’s largest hydropower plant in ‘critical condition’ following Russian Strike, governor says
Ukraine’s largest hydroelectric power plant, the Dnipro Hydroelectric Station, sustained critical damage following an overnight strike by Russian forces on June 1, according to Zaporizhzhia Oblast Governor Ivan Fedorov. Speaking on national television, Fedorov confirmed that the plant has halted electricity production.
Fortum adds 250 employees to hydropower team in Finland and Sweden
Fortum has announced it has added 250 employees to its hydropower operations and maintenance team in Sweden and Finland. This move reverses a decision made about a decade ago when the company outsourced its hydropower maintenance staff.
WAPDA Chairman urges additional resources for Tarbela 5th Extension hydropower project
The Chairman of Pakistan’s Water and Power Development Authority (WAPDA ), Engr Lt Gen Sajjad Ghani (Retd), has called for additional resources to be deployed to accelerate the Tarbela 5th Extension Hydropower Project – with the aim to commence electricity generation by 2025-26. The project, located at Tunnel No. 5 of Tarbela Dam in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, is a key component of WAPDA’s green energy initiative.
Tunnel boring machines for Polihali transfer tunnel inspected before delivery to Lesotho
Engineers and experts from the Lesotho Highlands Development Authority (LHDA) have inspected the Tunnel Boring Machines (TBMs) that are set to excavate the 38km Polihali Transfer Tunnel, part of Phase II of the Lesotho Highlands Water Project.
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Satelytics uses AI-powered geospatial analytics to help Georgia Power with shoreline management
Using advanced AI-powered geospatial technology, Satelytics is aiding Georgia Power Company in monitoring lakes and reservoirs, which are crucial for the utility’s hydroelectric system that serves over 2.6 million residents in Georgia.
A legacy of innovation and sustainability in dam engineering
Reflecting on the many projects he has worked on throughout his career, Martin Wieland says that dams are the most interdisciplinary and challenging civil engineering projects in which civil engineers still play the main role, and he would strongly recommend working on such projects for any newcomers to the profession
US Army Corps of Engineers set to tackle problem of ageing dams
The US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) is embarking on a historic dam safety modification project at the Garrison Dam in North Dakota. This multi-year project, the largest in USACE history, aims to modernize the dam and mitigate risks associated with its aging infrastructure.
Powering gender diversity and ESG in Asia’s hydropower sector: IFC’s Powered by Women initiatives
In the realm of sustainable development, the role of gender diversity and environmental, social, and governance (ESG) principles has become increasingly paramount. This is evident in the hydropower sector of Asia Pacific, where the International Finance Corporation (IFC) has spearheaded initiatives to promote gender equality and mainstream sustainability policies.
Five years after Brumadinho: New research unveils hidden risks in tailings dams
Five years after the catastrophic failure of the Brumadinho tailings dam in Brazil, a team of researchers from science and technology university ETH Zurich have uncovered the physical mechanism that may have triggered the incident.
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