By Udit Garg, Director, Kundan Green Energy The Central Electricity Authority (CEA) estimates that India has a hydropower potential of 84,044 MW with a 60 percent load factor. This amounts to an installed capacity of […]
Oulu Energy is planning to build a 100 MW hydrogen production plant in Oulu, northern Finland. After completion, the plant would be a natural part of Oulu Energy’s goal of achieving carbon neutrality by 2030. […]
By Sarthak Takyar India maintained its renewable energy growth momentum in 2023. The sector witnessed several positive policy and industry developments, laying the groundwork for promising growth in the coming years. This article outlines the […]
Yangtze Power has awarded GE Vernova a contract for upgrading the 6.4 GW Xiangjiaba hydropower plant in China. Three sets of main shaft air supply pipes will be designed, manufactured, delivered, installed, and commissioned by […]
The Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission (MERC) has notified changes to Renewable Purchase Obligations (RPO), its compliance and implementation of Renewable Energy Certificate Framework Regulations, 2019. The modifications bring about changes to the compliance of energy […]
The Canadian government has unveiled a set of clean electricity regulations (CER) to accelerate the switch to renewable energy and help achieve the country’s goal of reaching net-zero by the year 2035 by reducing emissions. The country […]
Hafslund Eco has awarded GE Vernova’s hydropower business a contract to service the 840 MW Aurland 1 hydropower facility in Norway. The hydro unit of GE Vernova will be responsible for delivering new rotor poles […]
National Hydroelectric Power Corporation Limited (NHPC) and Vidhyut Utpadan Company Limited (VUCL),Nepal signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for development of the Phukot Karnali hydro electric project with a capacity of 480 MW in Nepal. […]
GE has secured a contract from Red Eléctrica to supply six pumped storage turbines for the 200 MW Chira Soria pumped storage power plant in Gran Canaria, Spain. The contract was secured in a consortium […]
Vattenfall, a Swedish energy company, intends to develop four hydropower projects in Sweden with a combined capacity of 720 MW. Reportedly, the first hydro facility will be situated at the Harsprnget power plant on the […]
S.N. Tripathi has over 35 years of experience in the power sector, including project management and operations and maintenance. Currently, he holds the position of executive director (project management) and regional executive director (hydro) at […]
The Indonesian government has begun construction works for the Mentarang Induk hydropower plant. The Indonesian President officially launched the project, which will require a $2.6 billion investment. The power plant will be built by PT […]
Incorporated in 2001 by the state government, Uttarakhand Jal Vidyut Nigam Limited (UJVNL) has been playing a key role in meeting the power requirements of Uttarakhand. The company is responsible for hydropower generation through the […]
The cabinet committee on economic affairs chaired by the Indian prime minister has approved an investment for the 382 MW Sunni Dam hydroelectric project in Himachal Pradesh by SJVN Limited. The project is estimated to […]
The Ministry of Power (MoP) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO) for implementation of an early warning system (EWS) for vulnerable hydro projects/power stations. The collaboration aims […]
By Sarthak Takyar Policymakers have been proactive in introducing policies and regulations in the renewable energy space. They have been working extensively on all renewable energy segments to achieve the ambitious goals that have been […]
Hydroelectric plants (HEPs) have matured as a technology and they now have the ability to rapidly ramp up or down generation in order to adjust according to load, meet peak demand requirements, and compensate for […]
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