Elizabeth Ingram
RenewableEnergyWorld
Tulsa, OK, United States
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DOE launches programs to modernize U.S. hydropower fleet
The DOE today issued a Request for Information (RFI) seeking public feedback to inform nearly $630 million in investments in hydropower facilities. → Read More
Six teams advance in U.S. wave energy competition
Six teams of marine energy innovators have advanced from the DESIGN contest to the BUILD contest in the Ocean Observing Prize. → Read More
ILI Group to develop 1.5 GW pumped storage in Scotland
ILI Group has commenced the initial planning phase for the new 1.5 GW Balliemeanoch pumped storage hydro project at Loch Awe, Dalmally in Scotland. → Read More
CTG commissions 100th generator in Yangtze River cascade hydropower stations
The No. 4 unit at the 16-GW Baihetan hydro station began operating Nov. 19, the 100th hydraulic generator commissioned by CTG along the Yangtze River. → Read More
Renewables became second-most prevalent U.S. electricity source in 2020, per EIA
In 2020, renewables generated a record 834 billion kWh of electricity, or about 21% of all the electricity generated in the U.S., according to the EIA. → Read More
Dominion Energy begins construction on Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind project
Dominion Energy has begun construction on the Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind (CVOW) project, which will feature two 6-MW wind turbines and power about 3,000 homes. → Read More
EPA finalizes Affordable Clean Energy rule, repeals Clean Power Plan
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has issued the Affordable Clean Energy (ACE) rule and simultaneously repealed the Clean Power Plan (CPP). → Read More
FERC issues pilot project license for 70-kW Igiugig Hydrokinetic Project in Alaska
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has issued a 10-year pilot project license to the Igiugig Village Council to construct, operate and maintain the 70-kW Igiugig Hydrokinetic Project. → Read More
Enel Green Power starts construction of 90-MW Azov wind farm in Russia
Enel Green Power announces it has begun construction of the 90-MW Azov wind farm, located in the Rostov region of Southern Russia. → Read More
Canada becomes 160th member of the International Renewable Energy Agency
Canada has become a member of the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), a global intergovernmental organization dedicated to the widespread adoption of renewable energy → Read More
UNFCCC says hydropower can “help climate action”
People in the hydroelectric power industry have long known that this clean, reliable, renewable generating technology has an important role to play in meeting vital goals related to the environment and climate change. The United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change agrees, as evidenced by an article published on its website last week. → Read More
Brazil company auctioning carbon credits earned by hydroelectric project
Energetic Barra Grande SA (BAESA) is auctioning carbon credits under the Verified Carbon Standard or VCS. → Read More
SINN Power to conduct feasibility study of wave energy, other renewables in Guinea
SINN Power is conducting a study to determine how a renewable energy mix of its wave technology, small wind farms, kinematic hydroelectric plants and solar energy can be used to secure a durable and stable power supply in Guinea. → Read More
Entura appointed owner’s engineer for Kidston Stage 2 pumped hydro, solar projects
Genex Power Limited has appointed power and water consulting firm Entura to be owner’s engineer for the Kidston Stage 2 project in Australia. → Read More
Bilfinger chosen to supply pipeline for 15.9-MW Gaildorf pumped-storage plant
Bilfinger VAM Anlagentechnik has been chosen to deliver a distribution pipeline for use in the 15.9-MW pumped-storage power plant being built in Gaildorf, Germany. → Read More
100-MW Tidong hydropower project in India acquired by Statkraft
Statkraft has acquired the 100-MW Tidong hydropower project under construction in India, saying this is in line with the company’s strategy to develop renewable energy generation. → Read More
Chief ministers sign agreement to develop 300-MW Lakhwar Multi-Purpose project in India
A memorandum of understanding has been signed for the construction of the 300-MW Lakhwar Multi-Purpose project in the Upper Yamuna Basin of India. → Read More
Eversource finalizes sale of nine small hydroelectric facilities to Hull Street Energy
Nine small hydroelectric facilities in New Hampshire will now operate under the ownership of an affiliate of Hull Street Energy, after Eversource completed their sale. → Read More
Tidal stream turbine generates more than 3GWh in first year of testing
A 2-MW floating tidal stream turbine deployed at the European Marine Energy Centre has generated more than 3 GWh of electricity in its first year of testing. → Read More
Has Wind Capacity Really Exceeded Hydropower in the US?
The short answer is no. Although recent statistics from the U.S. Energy Information Administration say wind exceeded hydro in total generating capacity at the end of 2016, their capacity numbers don’t include pumped storage in hydropower. → Read More