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IRENA Says Hydropower Capacity Must Double by 2050 to Meet Climate Goals

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Credit to Author: Aaron Larson| Date: Thu, 16 Feb 2023 15:10:14 +0000

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A new report issued this week by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) says hydropower, which is already the largest source of renewable electricity in the world, must double in capacity if the world is to meet the climate goals outlined in the Paris Agreement by 2050. The report says installed hydro capacity must reach […]

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The Big Picture: Off-Grid Power [Infographic]

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Credit to Author: Sonal Patel| Date: Wed, 01 Feb 2023 05:15:00 +0000

An estimated 91% of the world’s population had access to electricity in 2020, marking substantial progress toward goals to ensure universal access to power. Still, according to the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), 733 million people remain unserved. Off-grid and decentralized energy systems may be emerging as an alternative to facilitate energy access and resilience, […]

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Power Sector Seeks Solutions for Supply Chain Issues

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Credit to Author: Darrell Proctor| Date: Tue, 03 Jan 2023 05:16:11 +0000

The pandemic exposed issues with the global supply chain that provides resources for power generation. The pressure of having enough equipment to meet industry needs has spurred an emphasis on domestic

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Power Sector Seeks Solutions for Supply Chain Issues

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Credit to Author: Darrell Proctor| Date: Tue, 03 Jan 2023 05:16:11 +0000

The pandemic exposed issues with the global supply chain that provides resources for power generation. The pressure of having enough equipment to meet industry needs has spurred an emphasis on domestic

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World Bank Group Financing West Africa Power Project

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Credit to Author: Darrell Proctor| Date: Mon, 26 Dec 2022 17:30:16 +0000

An agency associated with the World Bank will finance installation of solar and hydropower systems, and support related transmission and distribution infrastructure, to provide more electricity to areas of West Africa. The World Bank Group’s International Development Association (IDA) is investing $311 million into the Regional Emergency Solar Power Intervention Project (RESPITE), an initiative designed […]

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Large Hydro Station Wins POWER’s Highest Honor, 21 Additional Outstanding Projects Recognized in 2022

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Credit to Author: POWER| Date: Thu, 01 Dec 2022 05:10:00 +0000

It’s always difficult to select winners from the field of nominations submitted to POWER for its annual awards, and this year was no exception. The Wudongde Hydropower Station was the big winner, while

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Fish Friendly Hydro: Natel Energy Is Proving It’s Possible

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Credit to Author: Aaron Larson| Date: Thu, 17 Nov 2022 00:46:18 +0000

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Hydropower projects frequently face resistance from environmental groups for a variety of reasons. One of the more common objections to hydro is the high turbine-induced mortality of fish. The passage of fish through hydroelectric turbines can quickly prove fatal—a danger that increases with the size of the fish. Furthermore, if several hydropower plants are located […]

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Natel Energy “Restoration Hydro” Improves Aquatic Biodiversity

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Credit to Author: Tim Tyler| Date: Tue, 08 Nov 2022 17:30:24 +0000

Restoration HydroOne of the world’s biggest sources of renewable energy is hydropower, which generates around 16% of the global electricity supply. As the world looks to meet net-zero targets, hydropower is slated to play a key role in combating climate change. Just 37% of the world’s 246 longest rivers remain free-flowing — without any human-made dams, […]

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Egypt, Hosting COP27, Renews Call for Resolution on GERD Hydro Project

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Credit to Author: Darrell Proctor| Date: Thu, 03 Nov 2022 21:41:26 +0000

The world’s largest event centered around climate change is shining a spotlight on one of the most-pressing debates in the Arab world—what to do about the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD). Egypt is the host for this year’s United Nations Climate Change Conference, or COP27 (Conference of Parties), in Sharm El Sheikh, running Nov. 6-18. […]

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POWER Digest [November 2022]

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Credit to Author: Sonal Patel| Date: Tue, 01 Nov 2022 04:09:00 +0000

JX Nippon Acquires NRG’s Share of Petra Nova Carbon Capture Plant for $3.6 Million. ENEOS Group, a Japanese energy and non-ferrous metals business group that owns JX Nippon Oil and Gas Exploration, will

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