The Hawaii Public Utilities Commission (PUC) has approved an amended power purchase contract between Hawaiian Electric and Wailuku River Hydroelectric on Hawaii Island. The Hilo-based hydroelectric plant, which has been generating up to 12.1 megawatts (MW) of run-of-river energy since 1993, will
The shifting landscape of energy generation in the United States has come under scrutiny following recent policy changes by President Donald Trump. These changes have created new challenges for the clean energy sector, prompting utilities and policymakers to consider the viability of Distributed
In an era where renewable energy has become essential for sustainable development, the Idaho National Laboratory (INL) has introduced an innovative solution to support hydropower. Backed by the U.S. Department of Energy’s Water Power Technologies Office, the Hydropower Technology Catalog offers an
Christopher Hailstone has extensive experience with energy management, renewable energy, and electricity delivery. He is also our Utilities expert and provides valuable insights on grid reliability and security. Today, he will share his thoughts on the current state and future of the solar energy
Located near Lineville, Alabama, the R.L. Harris Hydroelectric Project has been a pivotal source of electricity since its original license was issued in 1973. Now, over five decades later, the project is undergoing its first relicensing. The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) issued a
The Taltson Hydro Unit, managed by the Northwest Territories Power Corporation (NTPC), has resumed service after an extensive overhaul started in May 2023. The project included replacing key components such as the turbine and turbine shaft, rotor, and generator, and upgrading control panels and
