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Ontario moves forward with pre-development work for pumped storage project in Meaford
Ontario is moving forward with pre-development work for the proposed Ontario Pumped Storage Project in Meaford, a partnership between TC energy (NL) and the Saugeen Ojibway Nation.
SEOULTECH researchers develop autonomous geological assessment tool
Researchers at Seoul National University of Science and Technology (SEOULTECH) have developed a machine learning-based method to improve geological assessments of rock faces.
Erection of spillway radial gates complete at Subansiri Lower project
The erection of Spillway Radial Gate S-4 at the 2000MW Subansiri Lower hydroelectric project, located on the Assam-Arunachal Pradesh border, was successfully completed on 29 January 2025, India’s NHPC Limited has announced.
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‘Game-changer’ for tidal energy: Morlais and The Crown Estate release environmental survey data
A major step forward for the UK’s tidal energy sector has been announced as north Wales tidal project Morlais and The Crown Estate publish environmental survey data gathered off the coast of Ynys M?n (Anglesey).
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EBRD and EU back modernisation of Serbia’s Vlasinske project
The long-awaited reconstruction of Serbia’s Vlasinske hydropower system is set to begin in spring 2025, backed by the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) and the European Union (EU).?The project?aims to modernise one of the country’s oldest hydropower systems, which has been in operation for more than 70 years without significant upgrades.
ProClime and IPPAN sign landmark MoU to boost Nepal’s hydropower in global market
ProClime and the Independent Power Producers’ Association of Nepal (IPPAN) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to facilitate the issuance of up to 2000MW of International Renewable Energy Certificates (IRECs) for Nepal’s hydropower sector. The agreement was formalised at the ‘Unlocking Green Monetisation of Nepal’s Hydropower’ event, held at Hotel Himalaya in Lalitpur on 31 January 2025.
Drax extends hydropower education programme with Glasgow Science Centre
Drax Group has renewed its partnership with the Glasgow Science Centre, continuing its hydropower education programme for another year.In its first year, the programme engaged over 1400 primary and secondary school pupils, aiming to develop?STEM?(science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) skills and inspire careers in renewable energy.
Swedish hydropower could expand by 4000MW, study finds
Sweden’s hydropower capacity could grow by 4,000 MW, according to a new study by AFRY Management Consulting. This 24% increase would help integrate more wind power and balance the grid, but challenges like permits and financial viability remain.
Floating solar: a new frontier for renewable energy
As the demand for solar energy grows, floating solar photovoltaics (FPVs) are emerging as a key solution to land constraints. New research suggests that installing FPVs on just 10% of suitable water bodies could generate enough electricity to meet 16% of some countries’ energy needs. With additional benefits such as reducing water loss and improving grid reliability, FPVs present a major opportunity –?though challenges like infrastructure limitations and ecological impacts must be carefully managed.
Introducing the Hydro Academy
As the US hydropower workforce faces an impending surge of retirements by 2035, the National Hydropower Association (NHA) is taking proactive measures to address the evolving needs of the industry. In response to this imminent challenge, NHA has established the Hydro Academy which offers the water power community a variety of courses and workshops to aid in continuing education and professional development. Here Joseph LoSasso, NHA’s Senior Manager for Industry Engagement, gives more details
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