Hydropower

How Does Hydropower Shape America's Renewable Energy Future?
Renewable Energy How Does Hydropower Shape America's Renewable Energy Future?

Hydropower has long been a backbone of America's renewable energy sector. As the nation advances toward a greener future and the demand for clean energy intensifies, the strategic importance of hydropower cannot be understated. This pivotal energy source boasts a rich history of over 140

August 23, 2024
Why Did Colbun's Hydropower Project Fail to Pass Environmental Review?
Renewable Energy Why Did Colbun's Hydropower Project Fail to Pass Environmental Review?

In a significant setback for Colbun SA's ambitious $1.4 billion seawater pumped-storage hydropower project in northern Chile, regional environmental authorities have terminated the evaluation proceedings after finding the project's Environmental Impact Study (EIS) insufficient. The

August 15, 2024
How Can the US Strengthen Its Hydropower Supply Chain and Workforce?
Renewable Energy How Can the US Strengthen Its Hydropower Supply Chain and Workforce?

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has recently released a new report titled "Hydropower Supply Chain Gap Analysis," which highlights significant gaps within the domestic hydropower supply chain and offers recommendations to address them. This comes at a crucial time when hydropower is

August 13, 2024
How Does Drought Impact US Hydropower, Economy, and Emissions?
Renewable Energy How Does Drought Impact US Hydropower, Economy, and Emissions?

Drought is a growing concern in the United States, with significant repercussions for various sectors. One particularly hard-hit area is hydropower – a crucial component of the nation's renewable energy mix. Reduced water availability due to drought not only jeopardizes electricity generation b

August 13, 2024
Can Burlington Meet Rising Power Demand with 100% Renewable Energy?
Renewable Energy Can Burlington Meet Rising Power Demand with 100% Renewable Energy?

In a significant development for the renewable energy sector, FirstLight, a diversified renewable energy company, and the Burlington Electric Department (BED), a public power utility in Vermont, have entered into a strategic power purchase agreement (PPA). The agreement, which came into effect in

August 13, 2024
Can FirstLight and BED's Partnership Meet Burlington's Green Energy Goals?
Renewable Energy Can FirstLight and BED's Partnership Meet Burlington's Green Energy Goals?

In a significant move towards sustainable energy solutions, FirstLight Power and Burlington Electric Department (BED) have forged a new power purchase agreement (PPA). Set to deliver over 54 GWh of hydropower and associated VT-1 renewable energy credits from the Shepaug Generating Station in

August 6, 2024
Loading

Subscribe to our weekly news digest.

Join now and become a part of our fast-growing community.

Invalid Email Address
Thanks for Subscribing!
We'll be sending you our best soon!
Something went wrong, please try again later