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China’s 16 GW Baihetan hydropower plant becomes fully operational
China’s 16 GW Baihetan hydropower plant has become fully operational on 20 December 2022, as its final unit was put into operation. The power plant, which becomes China’s second largest hydro plant (after the 22.5 GW Three Gorges Dam), is located between...
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Utility Selects US-Based Hydropower Innovator Natel Energy to Expand Hydro’s Reach in Austria
In partnership with leading Austrian utility company, Energie Steiermark, Natel Energy has just commissioned its first European hydropower project. Located on a tributary to the River Mur in Graz, Austria, the Sauerbrunn Hydro Project provides a modern, fish-safe source...
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ANDRITZ wins equipment supply contract for 1,470 MW Luang Prabang hydropower
ANDRITZ has received an order from CH. Karnchang (Lao) Company Ltd. to supply electromechanical equipment for the 1,470 MW Luang Prabang run-of-river hydropower plant in the Lao People’s Democratic Republic.
Luang Prabang, on the Mekong River in Luang Prabang Province,...
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GE Renewable Energy to upgrade Don Pedro hydroelectric plant in California
GE Renewable Energy signed a refurbishment contract with the Turlock Irrigation District (TID) to modernize the powerhouse of the Don Pedro hydropower plant in California, which is jointly owned by TID and Modesto Irrigation District (MID). Upon completion of...
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UK, Kenya to partner on Grand High Falls Dam, other climate-friendly projects
The UK and Kenya have agreed to fast-track six projects worth KES500 billion (US$4.1 billion) to accelerate the flow of climate finance into Kenya, after a meeting by the UK Prime Minister and Kenya’s President at the COP27 climate...
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New Swiss Water Battery- Renewable Energy Source From Europe
A water battery in Switzerland has been able to store enough electricity to fill 400,000 electric car batteries. In the Swiss canton of Valais, a subterranean cavern has been constructed to house the pumped storage power plant.
The battery will be...
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First Hydrogen-Powered Crew Transfer Vessel To Be Tested
Vestas has conducted a pilot study in cooperation with Windcat Workboats to investigate how the first hydrogen-powered crew transfer vessel (CTV) can assist in lowering carbon emissions from its offshore service operations.
The CTV is propelled by a dual-fuel system that...
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