| Plus, flooded Polish hydro plants | | | | | | | Obermeyer Hydro can provide a solution for low stress fish passage. Our patent pending technology ensures that fish can navigate through various hydropower facilities effortlessly, reducing stress levels and promoting their well being. Learn more at www.obermeyerhydro.com or by visiting us on LinkedIn or Facebook. | | | | | | | | | | | State-of-the-art Atlas Polar HYDRORAKE Trash Rake systems keep intakes clean of debris and assure consistent, uninterrupted water flow – even in the most extreme weather conditions.
Scalable and flexible, they sequence to almost any flow or condition on each intake and are customizable to virtually any gauge or bar rack. The trusted #1 debris removal system for over 40 years, HYDRORAKE’s automated 24/7 operation is proven highly efficient, reliable, safer and cost-effective across North America. | | | | | | | | | | | | The Congo-Brazzaville government entered into the MOU with the company China Overseas to develop the Sounda hydroelectric project, which is expected to cost around $9.4 billion. | | | | | | | | | | Six hydroelectric power plants in Poland have been flooded and are not operating, according to Tauron Polska Energia. The affected plants are Ławica, Opolnica, Wrzeszczyn, Nysa, Włodzice and Olszna. | | | | | | | | | | | Bentley commissioned a global survey of industry experts to understand condition monitoring trends and practices for dams. They learned that collecting data for monitoring dam conditions is now mostly automated. That shift provides some unexpected benefits, with dam owners reporting that automation enables them to penetrate new markets and execute more projects—often with leaner teams. Learn more about the state of the industry and what leaders are doing to gain a competitive advantage. | | | | | | | | | | The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has revoked the Village of Highland Falls High-Point Utility, LDC’s operating license for the 75 kW Buttermilk Falls Hydroelectric Project (P-7656) in Orange County, New York. | | | | | | | | | | The U.S. Department of Energy's Water Power Technologies Office (WPTO) announced a new funding opportunity for wave energy testing and for developers to receive hydropower testing support. | | | | | | | | | Join us from 8-10 October 2024 at MITEC, Kuala Lumpur. Register now and save up to 10% off your tickets. | | | | | | | | | | Lower Monumental Lock and Dam sits on a remote stretch of the Snake River in Washington State, in a landscape of wheat fields and rolling hills. | | | | | | | | | | The ocean offers potential for power generation from waves, tides and ocean currents, as well as temperature and salinity gradients. Yet there are lingering questions and data gaps around the potential environmental effects of marine renewable energy (MRE). | | | | | | | | | | Queensland Hydro secured contracts for underground technical and management, dams design, and front-end engineering design documentation. | | | | | | | | | | Last year, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) biologists were optimistic about the high lamprey passage numbers but cautioned that there are other factors that influence adult returns. | | | | | | | | 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. | | | | | | | The proposals invited to apply to CWIFP for funding include dam repairs, dam replacements, seismic retrofits, and spillway capacity increases. | | | | | | | | | | | Obermeyer Hydro can provide a solution for low stress fish passage. Our patent pending technology ensures that fish can navigate through various hydropower facilities effortlessly, reducing stress levels and promoting their well being. Learn more at www.obermeyerhydro.com or by visiting us on LinkedIn or Facebook. | | | | | | | |
