| Plus, FERC lays out Tribes' role in ERs | | | | | | | Stantec Energy & Resources Advisor (ERA) tackles the most pressing issues facing the energy and resources market. From design and distribution to research and implementation, Stantec ERA draws on expertise across multiple disciplines to provide perspective on the evolving energy and resources industry. The latest issue explores reusing resources, repurposing assets, and rethinking conventional wisdom. Reimagine with us. | | | | | | | | | | | | It will take two to four months to fill the reservoir of the 1,100 MW/5,100 GWh Site C, which is now more than 85% complete, per BC Hydro. | | | | | | | | | | Earlier this year, FERC granted Native American tribes more power to block hydropower projects on their land after a flurry of applications were filed to expand renewable energy in the water-scarce U.S. Southwest. | | | | | | | | | | By clicking YES, you agree to the Privacy Policy and confirm that the contact information you have given is for the purpose of business communications.* | | | | | | | | California’s towering New Bullards Dam, like any aging infrastructure, demanded attention and innovation as the years passed. The Yuba Water Agency modernized its dam monitoring system with cutting-edge technology—a network of IoT sensors that provide over 1,000 more data monitoring points per week and real-time insights into the dynamic movements of the dam. The returns for Yuba Water have been substantial, with a significant reduction in risk exposure and an improvement of safety standards. | | | | | | | | | | In a study assessing how climate change might alter hydropower generation across the continental U.S., researchers with Pacific Northwest National Laboratory showed that except for some parts of the Southwest, generation is expected to rise in the future. | | | | | | | | | | Greenko Group has signed a memorandum of agreement with the government of Tamil Nadu, India, to build three pumped storage hydro projects. The three projects will have a total capacity of 3,300 MW and be located in Tirupathur, Salem and Tiruvannamalai districts, Greenko Group reported on LinkedIn. | | | | | | | | | | Snowy Hydro said that new ground testing techniques have provided a better understanding of the full extent of a complex fault zone on the route of the 17 kilometer tunnel that will connect Snowy 2.0’s upper reservoir to its underground power station. | | | | | | | | | | The 243 MW Otto Holden Generating Station on the Ottawa River is swapping out old technology as part of Ontario Power Generation's investment to refurbish eight hydroelectric generating stations in eastern Ontario. | | | | | | | | UPCOMING EVENTS  Showcase your expertise in hydropower, dams, and energy storage at the industry’s leading global event. Submit your technical papers and case studies by September 24, 2024, and help drive the future of renewable energy and sustainable water resource management! |  Save the date for HYDROVISION International® 2025, happening July 14-17 in Minneapolis, Minnesota! Join over 1,200 registrants and 145 exhibitors for unparalleled education and global networking. |  February 11-13, 2025, in Dallas, Texas - where power generation professionals converge to network, learn, and explore innovative solutions. Join us to connect with industry leaders, discover cutting-edge technologies, and stay ahead in the shift toward sustainable energy. | | | | | | | Priest Rapids Dam, which impounds water for a 955.6 MW hydroelectric powerhouse, can now withstand a 7.1-magnitude earthquake. | | | | | | | | | | Officials said the Teesta V hydro station's powerhouse experienced heavy damage during the landslide, in addition to the GIS building on site. | | | | | | | | | | | Stantec Energy & Resources Advisor (ERA) tackles the most pressing issues facing the energy and resources market. From design and distribution to research and implementation, Stantec ERA draws on expertise across multiple disciplines to provide perspective on the evolving energy and resources industry. The latest issue explores reusing resources, repurposing assets, and rethinking conventional wisdom. Reimagine with us. | | | | | | | |
