As the largest source of renewable energy worldwide, hydropower holds a significant place in the global energy landscape, generating more electricity than all other renewable sources combined. It provides continuous energy generation, unlike its intermittent counterparts, solar and wind energy.
March 6, 2025The hydroelectric dams on Oregon's Willamette River have long been a source of contention due to their detrimental impact on endangered salmon. Built primarily for flood control, these dams have disrupted salmon migration, significantly threatening the species' survival. Recent
March 4, 2025In a pioneering move to enhance energy stability while conserving environmental resources, Aydem Renewables has announced plans to expand its Adıgüzel hydroelectric facility in Turkey by integrating a floating solar power system. The new installation, featuring three units with a peak capacity of 4
March 4, 2025Vietnam has recently introduced significant regulatory updates in the energy, mineral, and construction sectors. These changes include an amended National Power Development Plan (PDP8), new rooftop solar energy tariffs, updated regulations on construction activities, and a newly passed Law on
February 19, 2025Canada is embarking on an ambitious journey to transition its electricity grid to net-zero emissions by 2050, a plan that involves integrating clean, renewable energy sources, implementing robust government policies, and engaging various stakeholders, including Indigenous communities, to reduce
February 19, 2025The Norwegian parliament's recent decision to permit the construction of hydropower plants in previously protected rivers has ignited a fierce debate and sparked outrage among environmental groups and conservationists. The decision allows for power plants exceeding 1MW to be established in
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