Hydroelectric
Techno-economic dispatch model to combine pumped hydro with solar, wind power
A research team in Spain has developed an hourly mathematical model that reportedly allows for the optimal management of grid-connected renewable generation facilities and pumped hydro-energy storage with reversible pump turbine. The scientists tested the model on a potential...
Hydroelectric
Fortum plans to rehabilitate 42MW Untra hydropower plant
Nordic energy company Fortum announced it will invest over SEK700 million (US$64.2 million) from 2023 to 2030 to modernise Untra, one of Swedenโs oldest hydropower plants.
The investment is part of Fortumโs strategic priorities to deliver reliable clean energy and...
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Stricter Regulations For Electricity Companies By Ofgem
Electricity companies will no longer employ a contentious strategy that raises bills to the detriment of consumers, as announced by the energy watchdog. Ofgem has introduced rules aimed at curbing companies from making "excessive" profits during the winter season....
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Europe Energy Research & Innovation Agenda 2025-28
Europeโs energy research and innovation agenda for the period 2025-2028 has been published with an estimated budget of almost โฌ1 billion (US$1.1 billion) by ETIP SNET.
The implementation plan outlined comprises a total of 19 'priority project concepts' (PPCs) slated...
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Strain On The UK Grids Imperils Carbon Reduction Targets
In the pursuit of a greener future, individuals and businesses across the United Kingdom are striving to reduce their carbon footprint. One avenue towards achieving this goal is the electrification of various industries and the shift towards low-carbon electricity...
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33 Million Smart Meters In The UK, But Installations Drop
In Q2 2023, the UK government released data regarding the smart meter rollout, revealing that 58% of meters in Great Britain are now classified as smart or advanced. Over 33 million smart meters have been installed in homes and...
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Microgrid Innovation For EVs For A Sustainable Energy Future
The electric grid's capacity to accommodate the anticipated surge of electric vehicles (EVs) raises a crucial question: Can the grid effectively handle the charging demands of the growing number of EVs entering the market? Addressing this challenge necessitates substantial...
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