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| | | | | | | | | | | | A record-setting winter in 2023 has left the Bureau of Reclamation’s Central Valley Project reservoirs with 8.17 million acre-feet of water in storage as it begins the 2024 water year. California’s drought was effectively eliminated between December 2022 and March 2023 as a series of at least 12 strong and extreme atmospheric rivers hit the West Coast, Reclamation said. The… | | | | | | | | | | Teesta Urja Dam in India’s Sikkim state, which impounds Lohnak Lake and supplies water for the 1.2 GW Teesta Stage III hydroelectric project, suffered massive damage due to flash flooding on Oct. 4, according to multiple news agencies. In addition to washing away the dam and some associated structures, the entire powerhouse was under water due to the flooding. The… | | | | | | | | | | The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has released a project summary document for work to improve the safety and reliability of the 1,250 MW Enguri hydropower project in Georgia. The project is targeting further improvements to the reliability and operational performance of the Enguri power plant through implementation of: EBRD said the project will enable the country to… | | | | | | | | | | SRP’s district board of directors has approved a new Integrated System Plan, which envisions adding 1,000 MW of pumped hydro by 2035, among other resources. The plan sets forth power system strategies to be implemented between 2025 and 2035 that prioritize affordability, reliability, sustainability and customer focus. The Integrated System Plan was developed as part of a two-year, data-driven planning… | | | | | | | | | Enlit Asia unifies industry leaders, startups, and end-users to shape the energy transition in Asia, happening in Jakarta on Nov 14-16, 2023. | | | | | | | | | | Federal Energy Regulatory Commission staff have prepared a final supplemental Environmental Impact Statement (SEIS) that supplements a final Environmental Assessment (EA), issued Dec. 31, 2009, for the proposed relicensing of Alabama Power Company’s Coosa River Hydroelectric Project. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency participated as a cooperating agency to prepare the final SEIS. On July 28, 2005, Alabama Power Company filed… | | | | | | | | | | With pumped hydro energy storage gaining value over the coming years as a means to integrate renewables into electricity production and the supply chain, a method is needed to optimize scheduling and management of this asset. Researchers with the University of Zaragoza and Atalaya Generacion in Spain said, “The use of pumped hydro-energy storage is essential in current electricity grids… | | | | | | | | | | | Modernization can improve the overall efficiency of your hydro plant. Increased generation and reduced downtime can provide improved annual energy production due to higher reliability and lower operator dependence. Optimizing components with updated technology can help you meet changing compliance regulations and offer plant safety improvement. Gilkes offers full site survey and condition assessments. | | | | | | | | | | The Quebec Ministry of Finance said in a recent quarterly report that part of the anticipated drop in government revenue is attributable to Hydro-Quebec reducing its electricity exports amidst “unfavorable weather conditions.” Hydro-Québec generates, transmits and distributes electricity. It is Canada’s largest electricity producer and one of the largest hydroelectric producers in the world, sourcing most of its electricity supply… | | | | | | | | | | Clarion Energy is looking for qualifying hydroelectric plants worldwide to consider for induction into the Hydro Hall of Fame in 2024. The 2024 class of inductees will be announced during the opening keynote session at HYDROVISION International in July 2024 in Denver, Colo., U.S. Initial qualifying criteria for consideration are that the facility has operated pretty much continuously for 100… | | | | | | | | UPCOMING EVENTS  Registration for POWERGEN International® is LIVE! Join the industry for unparalleled networking and education at the largest business hub for power generation professionals from January 23-25, 2024, in New Orleans, Louisiana. |  Join our mailing list and be the first to know when registration opens for HYDROVSION International® 2024 taking place in Denver, CO with education July 15-18 and exhibits July 17-18. |  Apply now to showcase your hydroelectric plant's remarkable legacy, emphasizing its enduring contributions to emissions-free, renewable, and reliable power generation. | | | | |
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