Meridian Energy increases generation capacity at Waitaki hydropower stations
Meridian Energy has reassessed and increased the maximum operating capacity of three of its hydropower stations in the Waitaki scheme.
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ENGIE selects ANDRITZ to modernise Picote I hydropower plant in Portugal
An ANDRITZ-led consortium has been awarded a contract to rehabilitate and modernise three generating units at the Picote I hydropower plant in Portugal.
ENGIE and La Caisse select GE Vernova for Dinorwig pumped storage modernisation
First Hydro Company has selected GE Vernova Inc. for the next phase of the modernisation/replanting of the Dinorwig pumped storage hydropower plant in North Wales, the UK.
Vulcan Energy commences Lionheart geothermal civil construction activities
Vulcan Energy has commenced civil construction activities at the Lionheart 30 MW geothermal power plant site in Germany.
SSE secures planning consent for Sloy Power Station upgrades
SSE has secured Section 36 Planning Consent from the Scottish Government for upgrades to its existing 152.5 MW Sloy hydro-electric power station.
CorPower Ocean secures DNV certification for wave energy technology
CorPower Ocean has been awarded the world’s first DNV Prototype Certificate for a Wave Energy Converter.
Ukrhydroproject joins the IHA
Ukrhydroproject has become a member of the International Hydropower Association, reinforcing its commitment to advancing sustainable hydropower and sharing engineering expertise with the global hydropower community.
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Portugal unveils big ambitions on energy storage, backing 5 GW of pumped storage by 2040
The International Hydropower Association has welcomed the Portuguese government’s new National Energy Storage Strategy.
ANDRITZ to supply pump turbine for pumped storage modernisation project in France
EDF has awarded ANDRITZ a contract to supply a new pump turbine and associated equipment for the Vouglans/Saut-Mortier pumped storage project.
FERC fast-tracks reviews to accelerate actions at hydropower projects
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has approved measures to simplify its National Environmental Policy Act review procedures for hydropower-related actions with minimal environmental impact.
New life for mine site as pumped hydro project approved
The NSW government has approved a major pumped hydro project at a former mining site in the Gloucester Valley, Australia.
Arup joins the IHA
Arup has become a member of the International Hydropower Association, reinforcing its commitment to advancing sustainable hydropower and pumped storage as essential components of the global clean energy transition.
CeraPhi Energy and Star Energy announce agreement to repurpose UK wells for geothermal energy
CeraPhi Energy Ltd has signed a strategic agreement with Star Energy Group plc that will enable the transition of legacy onshore oil and gas wells into sustainable geothermal energy centres across the UK.
ANDRITZ to modernise McCormick hydropower plant
Société en Commandite Hydroélectrique Manicouagan has awarded ANDRITZ a contract to modernise turbine-generator units 6 and 7 at the McCormick hydropower plant in Canada.
New partnership explores future collaboration in geothermal energy
University of Aberdeen and Robert Gordon University have committed to explore future collaboration in geothermal energy and heating jointly, marking an important step toward expanding research, innovation, and skills development in the sector.