Dec 30, 2024 · China has given the green light for the construction of the world’s largest hydropower dam on the Yarlung Zangbo River in Tibet, according to Reuters.The project aims to produce 300 billion kilowatt-hours of electricity annually, dwarfing the capacity of the Three Gorges Dam, currently the largest hydropower facility in the world.

Jan 9, 2025 · Ystradffin small hydro plant. Ystradffin is a medium head derivation small hydro power plant, located several kilometres downstream of the Llyn-Brianne reservoir on the Towy River in Wales.

Dec 30, 2024 · Preventing conflicts over transboundary dams. The planning, development, and management of dams in transboundary basins needs to be governed in an effective and cooperative manner to ensure limited negative environmental and socioeconomic impacts, and the mitigation of any potential conflict.

Nov 14, 2024 · Small hydro: powering local energy solutions. Small hydropower projects are making waves across the globe, offering innovative and sustainable energy solutions for local communities, agriculture, and industries.

Jan 2, 2025 · Hydropower goes digital: a new era of efficiency and sustainability. As hydropower embraces advanced digital technologies like AI, machine learning, and digital twins, the sector is evolving toward more efficient operations and environmental sustainability.

Mar 19, 2007 · A 450MW hydroelectric plant proposed to be constructed at Baglihar, and utilising the waters of the river Chenab in India’s northern state of Jammu & Kashmir (J&K), had been under dispute between India and Pakistan since 1992, when the former notified its western neighbour of its intentions to develop the project.

Oct 3, 2024 · Ontario Power Generation (OPG) will invest $1 billion over the next 20 years to refurbish 45 generating units across eight hydroelectric stations in eastern Ontario.

Oct 15, 2024 · Spotlight on large dams. IWP&DC put the spotlight on some of the largest and most significant dam projects completed globally in recent years. Many of these dams are located in developing countries and are aimed at increasing hydroelectric power generation capacity to meet growing energy demands.

Apr 15, 2011 · ‘An outstanding engineering achievement and a happy example of teamwork and cooperation between private and public enterprises’ – these were the words used to describe the Niagara Power Project by John F. Kennedy, US President during the launch of first power at the largest hydroelectric facility in New York State on 10 February 1961.

Jan 7, 2025 · Meridian Energy has completed the commissioning of a new transformer at the Manapōuri Power Station, restoring its generation capacity to near its maximum levels after two years of reduced output.