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, 2024In 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, 2024The 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, 2024Drought 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, 2024In 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, 2024In 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
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