Hydroelectric power news articles 
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]
Niobrara Hybrid Energy Park could become a national center of learning in how to best manage the hybrid fossil plus renewable energy infrastructure
The Niobrara Energy Park is a 640-acre project that will integrate natural gas and renewable energy generation facilities, including solar and wind energy, with data centers and energy research. With zoning approvals by Weld County Commissioners in place, the greenfield project is now process-shovel-ready. Commissioner Dave Long said of the park, “I’ve said in the past that Weld County is the energy center of Colorado, but this may make Weld C... [more]
Other Hydroelectric power news and reviews
Angat Plant Offered For PPP
MANILA, Philippines - The rehabilitation, operation and maintenance (ROM) of the two auxiliary units of the Angat hydroelectric power plant is being offered to interested private sector via the public-private partnership (PPP) scheme.
China Hydroelectric Corporation Receives New Tariff Increases for Power Projects in Yunnan and Fujian Provinces
NEW YORK, May 21, 2012 /PRNewswire-Asia-FirstCall/ -- China Hydroelectric Corporation (NYSE: CHC, CHCWS) ("China Hydroelectric" or the "Company"), an owner, developer and operator of small hydroelectric power projects in the People's Republic of China ("China"), today announced the...
Aboitiz to build new hydropower facilities in Bukidnon
DAVAO CITY, Philippines - Amid the power shortage in Mindanao, a wholly owned unit of Aboitiz Power Corp has announced its plans to construct two run-of-river hydroelectric power plants in Kitaotao, Bukidnon. Hedcor Inc vice president for business department Gregorio Jabonillo said the plants will have a combined generation capacity of ...
Power scheme on backburner
TrustPower has frozen plans to build a hydroelectric power station on the Wairau River.
The experts will discuss the economic prospects of recovery of water for Ceboksarskoj HYDROELECTRIC POWER STATION
The economic justification of the project for the recovery of water at “Cheboksary reservoir was chosen as the theme for the online conference. Residents of the Volga region disagreed.
East Africa Hydroelectric Project To Get Rolling in 2013
The three East African countries planning to utilize a stalled $360-million, 90MW hydroelectric power plant project have agreed to provide $10 million in funding, allowing the start of construction to be set for 2013.
NIPSCO proposes green power rate program
MERRILLVILLE — Northern Indiana Public Service Company (NIPSCO) on Tuesday announced a proposal for a program that would allow customers to designate a portion, or all of their monthly electric usage to be attributable to power generated by renewable energy sources, including wind, solar, geothermal, biomass and hydroelectric power.
Fitch Rates Grant County PUD, WA's Priest Rapids Hydroelectric Project Revs 'AA'; Outlook Stable
Fitch Ratings has assigned an 'AA' rating to the following Public Utility District No. 2 of Grant County, WA Priest Rapids Hydroelectric Project revenue and refundin
China Hydroelectric Corporation Receives Tariff Increases in Fujian Province
NEW YORK, May 14, 2012 /PRNewswire-Asia-FirstCall/ -- China Hydroelectric Corporation (NYSE: CHC, CHCWS) ("China Hydroelectric" or the "Company"), an owner, developer and operator of small hydroelectric power projects in the People's Republic of China ("China"), today...
ABB Wins $20M Swiss Order To Boost Efficiency Of Hydroelectric Power Plants
ABB, the leading power and automation technology group, has received orders worth around $20M from two power utilities managed by Axpo, a leading Swiss power utility, to refurbish the generators at two of its hydroelectric power plants
