The surge in electricity rates proposed by Goat Lake Hydroelectric has triggered a wave of concern and opposition among Haines residents. This initiative, meant to cover substantial costs such as a $12 million repair expenditure following the damage to a submarine transmission cable, has led to
JSW Energy has received approval from the Committee of Creditors to acquire a 3.6 GW coal-fired thermal power plant in Chhattisgarh, central India, from KSK Mahanadi Power Company for INR159.8bn (US$1.8bn). This acquisition entails an operational segment comprising three 600 MW units, totaling 1.8
The urgency to address climate change has never been more pressing, with global targets set to halve emissions by 2030. This ambitious goal has sparked a debate on the most effective energy sources to achieve it. While nuclear energy is often touted for its low emissions, the timeline for its
The Romanian Ministry of Energy is poised to inaugurate the Răstolița hydropower plant in 2025, marking the first such facility to be commissioned in over 34 years. This 30-megawatt plant, situated in Mureș County and costing more than 200 million euros, signifies the revival of stalled hydropower p
The U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Water Power Technologies Office (WPTO) has launched a significant initiative to accelerate innovation in hydropower and marine energy technologies. With an allocation of $800,000 in funding, the WPTO aims to foster the advancement and commercialization of
The hydropower industry is experiencing a significant transformation as innovative technologies pave the way for more efficient, sustainable energy solutions. Breakthroughs in hydromechanical engineering and the integration of renewable energy sources in different regions illustrate the
