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| | | | | | | | | | | | H2O Power confirmed that a partial dam breach occurred at its 27.5 MW Twin Falls facility on the Abitibi River near Iroquois Falls, Ontario, Canada. No injuries have occurred, and responders are onsite, the company said. “At this time, the risk to the town and surrounding community is low. However, this is a developing situation that we continue to monitor,”… | | | | | | | | | | In a targeted gathering unique to HYDROVISION International, representatives of some of the world’s largest hydropower plants spent the day Monday, July 10, learning and networking with their peers around key topics of interest. Participants in the 3rd Global Symposium for Large Hydropower Plant Operators represented the Department of Interior’s Bureau of Reclamation, EDF, Itaipu Binacional, Manitoba Hydro, New York… | | | | | | | | | | Debra Smith has stepped down from her position as general manager and chief executive officer of Seattle City Light, in a previously announced plan. In March, Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell announced that a national search would be launched and that Smith would transition into an advisory position with the utility in July and retire before the end of 2023. He… | | | | | | | | | | The Wyoming Area Office of the U.S. Department of Interior’s Bureau of Reclamation is lowering the water level in Guernsey Reservoir in preparation for the annual silt run. Guernsey Dam is located 25 miles below Glendo Dam on the North Platte River in Wyoming. It impounds water for a 6.4 MW hydroelectric powerhouse. Glendo Dam impounds water for a 38… | | | | | | | | | | | The Ontario Waterpower Association, the Hydropower Foundation, and Kleinschmidt Associates announce the 2022 "Ear to the River" survey. Collaborating with Greatblue Research, the survey offers exclusive insight into the North American hydroelectric industry. The survey received responses from US and Canadian asset owners, with key findings highlighting concerns over skilled talent retirement, new technologies, and a need for DEI initiatives. Organizers are seeking industry input for future surveys. | | | | | | | | | | The Walla Walla District of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is increasing releases from Dworshak Dam to match inflow into the reservoir, with a goal of maintaining the reservoir at its full pool. Dworshak Dam, on the North Fork Clearwater River in Idaho, impounds water for a 402 MW hydroelectric powerhouse. Before the flow increases, Dworshak Dam was releasing… | | | | | | | | | | In Charlotte, N.C., HYDROVISION International will offer multiple receptions and other opportunities for networking with attendees. One targeted reception to add to your schedule is the Women’s Networking Reception on Tuesday, July 11 from 5-6 pm in booth 832: You can meet the recipients of the Women with Hydro Vision award and mingle with attendees while enjoying complimentary drinks and… | | | | | | | | UPCOMING EVENTS  If you are interested in shaping the educational content of next year’s event, apply today! Deadline is August 11, 2023. |  HYDROVISION will be happening July 16-18, 2024 in Denver, Colorado. Sign up for our newsletters to stay up to date for the 2024 event. |  HYDROVISION’s Call for Content for the 2024 event is now open! Submit your content by Sept, 22, 2023. | | | | | | | Floating photovoltaics, installed alone or in combination with hydropower plants, show potential for the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), according to a National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) report. Countries are seeking innovative solutions to reduce carbon emissions while meeting energy security and economic development needs. For countries with abundant solar resource potential and limited land availability, floating solar PV… | | | | | | | | | | The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) has released its Renewable Energy Statistics 2023 report, with data sets on power generation capacity for 2013 to 2022, actual power generation for 2013 to 2021 and renewable energy balances for more than 150 countries and areas for 2020 to 2021. The report covers the status of hydroelectric power. In 2021, the total amount… | | | | | | | |
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