Other renewables

A new report has indicated significant employment opportunities in the Highlands at Statkraft pumped storage hydro scheme.

Current Hydro, a leading sustainable hydropower solutions developer, has announced its 28.5 MW Robert C. Byrd Locks and Dam hydroelectric project in Mason County, West Virginia.

DEEP Earth Energy Production Corp. has announced a strategic collaboration with SLB to drive the development of Canada’s first next-generation geothermal project, located in southeast Saskatchewan.

Sogn og Fjordane Energi has awarded ANDRITZ a major contract to supply advanced electromechanical equipment for the new Øksenelvane hydropower plant in Bremanger municipality.

The collaboration agreement between SLB and Star Energy Geothermal will accelerate new commercial technologies that address geothermal development challenges.

To support the growth of the UK’s tidal energy industry, Morlais has partnered with The Crown Estate to provide access to environmental survey data gathered off the coast of Ynys Môn in Anglesey.

Lhyfe and Masdar have signed a memorandum of understanding to explore potential co-development opportunities in large scale green hydrogen production projects in Europe.

Aker Solutions has secured a contract with Statkraft to supply all electromechanical equipment for the new Svean hydropower plant, located near Trondheim, Norway.

The U.S. Department of Energy’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory, in co-ordination with the U.S. Departments of the Interior, Agriculture, and Defense, has released a study showing that there is significant potential for further expanding renewable energy production on federal lands.

Sumitomo Corp., through PT Supreme Energy Muara Laboh, has signed loan agreements with a syndicate of banks including Japan Bank for International Cooperation for the expansion of the Muara Laboh geothermal power project.

Eco Wave Power Global AB has engaged MOQ Engineering to perform the final design and load calculations for its pioneering wave energy project in Porto, Portugal.

The American Society of Mechanical Engineers has joined the Geothermal Energy from Oil and Gas Demonstrated Engineering consortium.

Mabon Ltd, a prominent force in Nigeria’s energy and infrastructure sector, has joined the International Hydropower Association.

Star Energy has acquired a further 20% of the issued share capital of A14 Energy Ltd from its joint venture partner, Peninsula International PTE Ltd, taking its total share of the company to 71%.

Australian software developer and consultancy firm, Deswik, has joined the International Hydropower Association.