Hydroelectric

Hydropower Use In Net Zero Tech For EU Climate Neutrality

In a viewpoint of a combined effort so as to underscore the vital role of hydropower when it comes to achieving the European Union's- EUs climate neutrality goals, Eurelectric, in partnership with the EU Hydropower Alliance as well as...

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...

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 Sweden’s oldest hydropower plants. The investment is part of Fortum’s strategic priorities to deliver reliable clean energy and...

Collett delivers 160Te inlet valves to Dinorwig Hydro-Power Station

Collett & Sons, leading heavy transport specialists, have successfully delivered two 160Te inlet valves to Dinorwig Hydro-Power Station as part of an essential upgrade scheme. Working on behalf of Rhenus Project Logistics, Collett has completed the first two deliveries of...

GE Vernova to upgrade 479MW Grand Rapids hydropower plant in Canada

GE Vernova’s Hydro Power business announced today that it has been selected by Manitoba Hydro to replace the Unit-4 Kaplan runner at the 479 MW Grand Rapids Generating Station located on Saskatchewan River in Manitoba, Canada. The scope of work...

Hydrogen Revolution: Import & Production Plans of Germany

Germany's updated hydrogen strategy, revealed on July 26th, places significant importance on hydrogen imports from Denmark and Norway. To mitigate emissions, the strategy focuses on producing "blue hydrogen" from fossil gas using CCS (Carbon Capture and Storage) technology. This...

Ambitious Plans By Germany For Hydrogen And Gas Power Plants

Berlin has achieved a significant breakthrough in its negotiations with the European Commission regarding developing new hydrogen and gas power plants. While the two parties have yet to agree on the funding approach, as per insights, Germany has made...

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