hydropower News
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The International Hydropower association`s 2016 Status Report is out!
The International Hydropower Association (IHA) has published its 2016 Hydropower Status Report. Building on statistics published by IHA earlier this year, the report highlights that 33.7 GW of new installed hydropower capacity was commissioned in 2015, including 2.5 GW of pumped storage. At the end of 2015, the world’s total installed hydropower capacity reached 1,212 GW, including 145 GW ...
By HydroBox NV
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EPF Energy at Hidroenergia 2014
EPF Energy takes part in Hidroenergia 2014, a focus event for the small bydro sector and organized by the European Small Hydropower Association (ESHA) since 1989. EPF Energy will be present with its own stand and our technical-commercial staff will be on hand to provide information on technologies and solutions for small hydropowe plants. The Fair provides a rich ...
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ANDRITZ HYDRO to supply electromechanical equipment for the Shongtong Karchham hydropower plant, India
International technology Group ANDRITZ has received an order from Himachal Pradesh Power Corporation Ltd. to supply the complete electromechanical equipment for the new Shongtong Karchham hydropower plant in Himachal Pradesh, India. Commissioning is scheduled for 2019. The plant will have a total output of 450 megawatts and provide clean and renewable energy for approximately 800,000 Indian ...
By Andritz AG
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Will the Hydropower Industry Exceed $60 Billion by 2012?
Global Information, Inc. presents a new market research report, "The Hydropower Market 2011-2021" by Visiongain. One-sixth of the world's electricity is currently generated by hydropower. Hydropower, a low-carbon energy source, is likely to play an increasingly significant role in the future of the global energy supply as the world inevitably moves towards renewable energy in lieu of fossil ...
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Our company is invited to 15th dubai international hydropower energy
In the middle of April 2013,our company accepts an invitation from Jiangsu CCPIT, will participate in the 15th dubai international hydropower energy exhibition wich represents screen tube and plate manufacturers of Jiangsu. It is the ...
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A new charter for sustainable hydropower on IHA’s 25th anniversary
On this historic date, the association’s board is delighted to announce the adoption of a new IHA Charter for Sustainable Hydropower. The Charter symbolises the commitment of the association, and its members, to the responsible and sustainable development of hydropower. The IHA Charter for Sustainable Hydropower also emphasises hydropower’s important contribution to the clean energy ...
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Consultation on a groundbreaking global sustainability standard for hydropower
The International Hydropower Association (IHA), on behalf of a multi-stakeholder coalition of industry, civil society, governments and financial institutions, is publishing today a consultation paper on the development of a global sustainability standard for ...
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Sector stakeholders help shape hydro`s role in the clean energy transition
Over 160 hydropower industry, civil society and policy representatives met to address the challenges and role for hydropower in the clean energy transition, at a HYDROPOWER EUROPE online event last week. The #HPEOnlineWorkshop was part of the HYDROPOWER EUROPE consultation process on a Research and Innovation Agenda (RIA) and Strategic Industry Roadmap (SIR). Stakeholders were able to debate and ...
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IHA publishes guide on responsible resettlement
Resettlement in hydropower needs to be handled with care and commitment, respecting the dignity and human rights of those affected. Good practice requires a participatory process based on fairness and equity, with the aim of achieving a sustainable improvement in the lives of resettlees. A new how-to guide published by the International Hydropower Association (IHA) will now support project ...
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Hydroxpert releases hydropower software SIMAHPP 4 Professional
Hydroxpert is glad to announce the release of SIMAHPP 4 Professional, the latest release of SIMAHPP software series. SIMAHPP 4 Professional is an easy to use windows based simulation tool for hydropower optimization and project feasibility studies. Unlike the previous versions of SIMAHPP, SIMAHPP 4 Professional is designed to be used for both small-scale and large-scale hydropower projects thanks ...
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NIB finances Norwegian E-CO Energi's investments in hydropower
The Nordic Investment Bank (NIB) and the Norwegian energy company E-CO Energi have signed a loan totalling NOK 300 million (EUR 39 million) for financing investments in hydropower. The 15-year maturity loan will help finance three hydropower projects. The investments include the construction of a new dam, four new aggregates and a new hydropower plant. The new hydropower plant will replace a ...
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IHA launches training academy for sustainable hydropower
A new training academy for hydropower specialists launched by the International Hydropower Association (IHA) will expand and improve knowledge in hydropower sustainability. The Hydropower Sustainability Training Academy builds on IHA’s 25 years of experience in developing guidance on hydropower development, as well as its expertise in delivering training and capacity building. The courses ...
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Hydropower Investment Could Create a Million Canadian Jobs
The Canadian Hydropower Association (CHA) reported today that a study it commissioned indicates hydropower investment could produce over 1,000,000 Canadian jobs over the next 20 years from construction activities alone. These are known as FTEs, or "full-time equivalents," where each represents one person employed for one year. The employment opportunities would occur in every region of the ...
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Inspiring the world from Austria
Commercial Counselors from Austria in Asia, Far East and Oceania came to Niederranna to meet up and see the top-of-the-art production of hydropower turbines delivered by GLOBAL Hydro. Thank you for your visit! We are Looking forward to a further good cooperation with the Austrian Commercial ...
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ANDRITZ HYDRO to modernize Dnipro 1 hydropower station, Ukraine
ANDRITZ HYDRO, part of international technology Group ANDRITZ, was awarded a contract by state-owned utility Ukrhydroenergo for modernization of the Dnipro 1 hydropower station on the Dnieper River, Ukraine. The project is part of a rehabilitation program financed by the European Bank of Reconstruction and Development (EBRD). The contract value for ANDRITZ HYDRO amounts to approx. 60 million ...
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House Passes Hydropower Policy Modernization Act
On Wednesday November 8, The U.S. House of Representatives voted to boost hydropower production in the United States by passing the Hydropower Policy Modernization Act of 2017. H.R. 3043 would streamline the licensing process for hydropower facilities, primarily by designating the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) as the lead agency in the process. The legislation is similar to ...
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NIB finances new hydropower station in Greenland
NIB has provided a EUR 33.5 million (DKK 250 million) loan to the Greenland Self Rule Government to finance the construction of a new hydropower station near Sisimiut, on the western coast of Greenland. The 15-year-maturity loan will help finance the construction of the new hydropower plant, which was officially opened in April 2010. The plant is expected to generate 52 GWh this year and will ...
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NIB finances hydropower loan programme in Norway
The Nordic Investment Bank (NIB) and Norwegian Sparebanken Vest have signed a loan totalling NOK 500 million (EUR 64.4 million) for a loan programme aimed at small, local hydropower plants. The 10-year-maturity loan will be used for financing Sparebanken Vest's new loan programme for new hydropower projects and upgrading existing hydropower plants. The loan programme will exclusively finance ...
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Alstom will supply control systems and balance of plant equipment for Tysso II hydro power plant, Norway
Alstom signed a contract with Statkraft for the supply of new control systems and balance of plant equipment for the Tysso II hydro power plant in Skjeggedal in the south western part of Norway. The contract includes the supply, installation and commissioning of new equipment (control systems, station transformers, local distribution systems, circuit breakers and 72 kV cabling to the two units). ...
By Alstom
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Biden Administration Launches $28 Million Program to Advance Hydropower for Clean Energy
The Biden Administration, through the U.S. Department of Energy, this week launched more than $28 million from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law for research and development projects that will advance and preserve hydropower as a critical source of clean energy. This Notice of Intent (NOI) will offer three funding opportunities this fall to support research, development, and deployment of ...
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