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
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
Vietnam has taken a significant step towards advancing its renewable energy goals by approving substantial revisions to the National Power Development Plan for 2021-2030, with a vision extending to 2050. Deputy Prime Minister Bui Thanh Son formalized these changes through Decision No. 768/QD-TTg,
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
Imagine a world where energy is both abundant and clean, where the natural power of water transforms our cities and communities into beacons of sustainability. This isn't a far-fetched future; it's happening now, driven by the immense potential of hydropower. As climate concerns escalate,
