China approves construction of world’s largest hydropower dam in …
Dec 30, 2024 · China has given the green light for the construction of the world’s largest hydropower dam on the Yarlung Zangbo River in Tibet, according to Reuters.The project aims to produce 300 billion kilowatt-hours of electricity annually, dwarfing the capacity of the Three Gorges Dam, currently the largest hydropower facility in the world.
Small hydro: powering local energy solutions
Nov 14, 2024 · Small hydro: powering local energy solutions. Small hydropower projects are making waves across the globe, offering innovative and sustainable energy solutions for local communities, agriculture, and industries.
Wave and tidal energy: key to net zero future
Sep 16, 2024 · Wave and tidal energy: key to net zero future. IWP&DC delves into the state of wave and tidal energy developments worldwide, highlighting groundbreaking projects, technological advancements, and the challenges that must be overcome.
12 hydropower developers selected for US testing network
4 days ago · The US Department of Energy’s Water Power Technologies Office (WPTO) has named 12 hydropower technology developers to receive support through the Hydropower Testing Network ().These developers will utilise HyTN’s 18 specialised facilities to test and advance their hydropower technologies.
Spotlight on large dams - International Water Power
Oct 15, 2024 · Spotlight on large dams. IWP&DC put the spotlight on some of the largest and most significant dam projects completed globally in recent years. Many of these dams are located in developing countries and are aimed at increasing hydroelectric power generation capacity to meet growing energy demands.
BC Hydro completes filling of Site C reservoir
Nov 18, 2024 · BC Hydro has safely completed the filling of the Site C reservoir after 11 weeks, raising the water level at the dam site by approximately 43m.
Breakthrough at Parbati stage II scheme - International Water Power
Dec 12, 2006 · The Parbati hydroelectric stage-II (800MW) lies in the lesser Himalayan zone. It is one of the major hydro projects under construction for India’s National Hydroelectric Power Corporation (NHPC).
Ensuring dam safety with advanced monitoring systems
Sep 18, 2024 · Dams are crucial in water management, irrigation, hydroelectric power generation, and flood control. However, their failure can have devastating consequences, including loss of life, economic damage, and environmental harm.
Greenko achieves successful wet commissioning of Unit #1 in …
Oct 29, 2024 · Greenko has reached a significant breakthrough with the successful wet commissioning of Unit #1 in pump mode at its Pinnapuram pumped storage project in Andhra Pradesh, India.
A powerful 50 years at Niagara - International Water Power
Apr 15, 2011 · ‘An outstanding engineering achievement and a happy example of teamwork and cooperation between private and public enterprises’ – these were the words used to describe the Niagara Power Project by John F. Kennedy, US President during the launch of first power at the largest hydroelectric facility in New York State on 10 February 1961.