An offshore demonstration, conducted May 25 through 28 by OceanBased Perpetual Energy LLC and the Southeast National Marine Renewable Energy Center (SNMREC) at Florida Atlantic University (FAU), has demonstrated implications for a future of clean energy derived by harnessing the perpetual Gulf Stream current. The OceanBased demonstration is the first to yield energy from the...
The COVID-19 pandemic has underlined hydropower’s resilience and critical role in delivering clean, reliable and affordable energy, especially in times of crisis. This is the conclusion of two new reports published by the International Hydropower Association (IHA). The 2020 Hydropower Status Report presents the latest worldwide installed capacity and generation data, showcasing the hydro sector’s...
By Elizabeth Ingram With more than 3,000 hydropower professionals from around the world gathered in one place at the same time, HYDROVISION International provides the perfect opportunity to give attendees access to a wide array of what we call co-located events. These activities offer additional valuable learning and networking opportunities beyond the traditional summit (conference) sessions...
By Melissa Stark The world is transitioning to a low-carbon future where renewable resources supply a larger portion of electricity. Many renewable resources, such as solar and wind, are variable in nature, raising questions over how to ensure grid stability. The issue of variability sets the stage for a revitalization of the world’s oldest and...
Peru’s energy and mines ministry has authorized power company Electro Sur Este (ELSE) to advance three early stage hydroelectric projects. According to BNamericas, ELSE received temporary concessions granting it 11 months to conduct feasibility studies for the Tintoc and Vilcabamba plants in Cusco region and the Pachachaca plant in neighboring Apurímac region. The individual plant...
The cost of implementing a robust operations and maintenance (O&M) strategy for hydropower accounts for a relatively small percentage of the value of electricity generated. However, failure to implement adequate and sufficient O&M can result in very high costs due to increased losses of production (direct and indirect) and higher needs for rehabilitation and equipment...
Valmet will supply a central control and data collection system to operate PVO-Vesivoima’s hydro power plants in the Iijoki, Kemijoki and Kokemäenjoki rivers in Finland. PVO-Vesivoima Oy produces electricity with its hydropower plants in the Iijoki, Kemijoki and Kokemäenjoki rivers. The total annual energy production output of the company is about 1.7 TWh. Valmet’s delivery...
GE Renewable Energy, in consortium with Powerchina Zhongnan Engineering Corporation Limited, announced today that it has been selected by Pakistan Water and Power Development Authority (WAPDA) to supply six Francis turbines and generators for Stage 1 of the 2,160-MW Dasu hydropower plant in Pakistan. The Dasu hydropower project is one of the most important power...
Voith and Icelandic national power company Landsvirkjun are embarking on a joint pilot project on cavitation monitoring in hydropower plants. Voith says it will install an innovative system, an add-on function for its OnCare.Health conditioning monitoring, at the 95-MW Budarhals hydropower plant in Iceland. The purpose of the new process is to quantify the effects...
Hull Street Energy has acquired 100% of the interests in Gauley River Power Partners LLC, which operates the 80-MW Summersville hydroelectric generating facility in Summersville, W.Va., from Enel Green Power North America and GE Energy Financial Services. The project is on the Gauley River. This transaction was completed pursuant to a purchase and sale agreement...