Hydroelectric power news articles 
As a result of high costs, low demand, and recent disasters, global nuclear generation capacity falls
The latest Vital Signs Online (VSO) report from the Worldwatch Institute indicates that due to increasing costs of production, a slowed demand for electricity, and fresh memories of disaster in Japan, production of nuclear power fell in 2011. Despite reaching record levels the previous year, global installed nuclear capacity, the potential power generation from all existing plants, declined to 366.5 gigawatts (GW) in 2011, from 375.5 GW at the... [more]
The new power mix in Germany – what does it mean for the rest of Europe?
In the wake of Fukushima disaster, energy experts now agree that securing Europe’s future electricity supply will require an increasing convergence between existing fossil fuel sources and the fast-growing renewable generation sector. Nowhere is this fusing of interests required more than in Germany, in the light of the government’s decision to phase out all nuclear power by 2022. The case for integration is now compelling and is something that a... [more]
Mortenson builds 100th wind project in southeast Iowa
Since entering the renewable energy market in 1995, Mortenson has erected nearly 7,000 wind turbines that generate approximately 11,000 megawatts of power in 27 states and provinces throughout North America. Mortenson also constructs solar power, geothermal and hydroelectric facilities and is a leading provider of transmission and distribution infrastructure. Mortenson's Renewable Energy Groups has announced it is building 11 new wind projects... [more]
Why it pays to have insurance in place for renewable energy risks
The EU's binding target to source 20 per cent of the Continent's energy needs from renewables by 2020 has played a major role in elevating the importance of renewable energy development. National Action Plans (NAPs) based on these targets were defined across electricity, heating and cooling, as well as transport. The remaining time for governments to comply with these target requirements is now relatively short. Producers, entrepreneurs, fina... [more]
Arizona Public Service looking for small renewable projects
Arizona Public Service Co. (APS), Arizona's largest electricity utility, serves about 1.1 million customers in 11 of the state's 15 counties. APS has announced a request for proposal for energy generated from small renewable projects. The energy must come from projects with capacity between two and 15 megawatts with a commercial operation date by Dec. 31, 2013, for solar and wind projects and by Dec. 31, 2014, for all other technologies. El... [more]
Other Hydroelectric power news and reviews
BPA proposes compromise in wind power halt
The federal agency that regulates much of the electrical transmission in the Northwest proposed a compromise Tuesday in a dispute with wind producers who were forced to shut down last spring, when heavy runoff produced too much hydroelectric power.
Hydroelectric Power In China: Environmental Policies To Benefit Industry
During the next five years, China will initiate a 160 million kW project for the Hydroelectric Power industry to increase the ability of using alternative energy and to reduce the greenhouse gas emissions
Alstom Grid Wins 500 kV Substation Project Using Gas-Insulated Technology To Reinforce Tajikistan's Electricity Network
Alstom Grid has been awarded a contract worth more than ?30 million with the Tajikistan National Utility Barki Tajik, to design and deliver a 500 kV Switchyard Reconstruction Project to the Nurek Hydroelectric Power Plant (Nurek HPP) - the first ever project to use 500 kV Gas-insulated switchgear (GIS) technology in Central Asia
New Hydroelectric Power Plant May Interfere with Popular Montrose Fishing Spot
Montrose - A new hydroelectric power plant for Montrose may offset more than 20 metric tons of carbon emissions a year, but not all residents are happy to hear about this project. People, like Montrose resident Richard Howden, have been using the South Canal to fish for generations.
American Transmission Co., Minnesota Power Enter into Partnership Agreement
PEWAUKEE, Wis.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--American Transmission Co. and Minnesota Power, a utility division of ALLETE (NYSE: ALE), have entered into a partnership agreement to study transmission development options to move Midwestern wind energy as well as Canadian hydroelectric power into Minnesota, Wisconsin and Michigan to help local utilities enhance reliability and meet renewable energy goals ...
Our View: Color hydroelectric power green
There is a law of unintended consequences.When Gov. Brown signed a bill by state Sen. Joe Simitan
Fitch Rates Northern California Power Agency (Hydroelectric Proj No. 1) 2012A&B; Withdraws 2011A&B
Fitch Ratings has withdrawn the 'A' rating on Northern California Power Agency revenue refunding bonds series 2011A and series 2011B as these bonds were not sold in 2011 (see 'Fitch Rates Northern Calif Power Agency 'A'; Affirms Outstanding Geo and Hydroelectric Project Bonds' dated Nov.
Wind power sector eager to deliver on B.C. power promise
As Christy Clark’s Liberals tie British Columbia’s economic future to an unprecedented natural gas boom, proponents of the province’s renewable energy resources hope for an opportunity to join in. B.C., predisposed to both massive and small-scale hydroelectric power development, has been one of the world’s laggards in terms of wind energy.
The power of water
By December 2013, a new 10.26-megawatt hydroelectric power plant will be constructed on the Illinois River in Marseilles. "We are looking forward to something positive happening in the community soon," Marseilles Mayor Patricia Smith said about the project. "We are looking forward to progress."
Co-ops seek 20-year freeze on rates if gov’t sells hydropower plants
The Association of Mindanao Rural Electric Cooperatives (Amreco) is asking the government to ensure that whoever buys two hydroelectric power plants that it reportedly plans to sell will not raise power rates for 20 years following the sale.
