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Utility new recruit scores with hydropower pitch

Envirotec Magazine

Inspired by an industry-leading hydropower scheme at his local site in Falkirk, Zac Mooney presented at the Pipeline Industries Guild Professional Development Network Competition. Expressing his gratitude, Zac said: “I am thankful to have been given the opportunity to showcase my hydropower learnings so early in my Scottish Water career. “We

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The swansong of African hydropower?

Envirotec Magazine

Hydropower, traditionally one of Africa’s most important sources of electricity, will rapidly fade in importance and cede its position to solar power. For decades, many African countries have relied on hydropower for electricity generation, including projects that inspire as much awe as controversy.

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Hydropower Remains Renewable Leader Despite Climate Challenges

POWER Magazine

As the oldest renewable energy resource, hydropower is well-established as a reliable source of dispatchable energy. It’s commonly believed that hydro’s The post Hydropower Remains Renewable Leader Despite Climate Challenges appeared first on POWER Magazine. Yet, it is often overlooked and taken for granted.

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China Brings High-Elevation Hydropower Project Online

POWER Magazine

The first unit of one of the world’s highest-elevation hydropower plants began operating in China in April. China Energy said the Maerdang hydropower station (Figure 5), sited at more than 16,000 feet above The post China Brings High-Elevation Hydropower Project Online appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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DOE Injects $430M to Revitalize, Modernize U.S. Hydropower Fleet

POWER Magazine

Hydropower Fleet appeared first on POWER Magazine. The Department of Energy (DOE) has selected 293 hydroelectric projects across 33 states that will receive up to $430 million in incentive payments for capital improvements directly related to grid […] The post DOE Injects $430M to Revitalize, Modernize U.S.

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Heat and drought are sucking US hydropower dry

The Verge: Energy

Photo by George Rose/Getty Images The amount of hydropower generated in the Western US last year was the lowest it’s been in more than two decades. That includes states west of the Dakotas and Texas, where 60 percent of the nation’s hydropower was generated. You can blame extreme heat and drought for the drop in hydropower last year.

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Major Hydropower Project Moves Forward in Angola

POWER Magazine

Work continues on what would be the largest hydropower project in Angola, a $5.2 billion run-of-river power station that Angolan officials have said could come online as early as 2026. […] The post Major Hydropower Project Moves Forward in Angola appeared first on POWER Magazine.