Asia’s emerging green bond market could affect hydroelectric project investment
Japan, the third-largest global bond player, is now becoming involved in using green bonds to have an affect on renewable energy that will likely include hydroelectric projects.
E.C. approves transfer of funding from Kyle Rhea tidal turbine array to Atlantis' 398-MW MeyGen
The European Commission's Climate Change Committee has approved a transfer of US$19.3 million in funding for tidal energy developer Atlantis Resources from the Kyle Rhea project to its 398-MW MeyGen project.
IHA re-elected to steering committee of REN21, advocating for hydropower
The International Hydropower Association has been re-elected to the steering committee of the Renewable Energy Policy Network for the 21st Century (REN21).
Black Rock Tidal Power raises C$15 million for MHK project
Schottel Hydro subsidiary, Black Rock Tidal Power (BRTP), has raised C$15 million (US$11.5 million) for investment in its 2.5-MW TRITON floating marine hydrokinetic energy platform.
NHA launches UnlockHydro initiative
An educational campaign announced this week by the National Hydropower Association aims to increase awareness about the hydroelectric sector amongst the public and policymakers.
NHA launches UnlockHydro initiative
An educational campaign announced this week by the National Hydropower Association aims to increase awareness about the hydroelectric sector amongst the public and policymakers.
PowerChina, Argentina sign financing deal for 75-MW El Tambolar hydropower plant
The government of Argentinian province San Juan signed an agreement with PowerChina earlier this week for financing of the 75-MW El Tambolar hydropower project.
Chilean council rejects claims against proposed 210-MW Mediterraneo hydropower project
The Chilean government's Council of Ministers rejected 27 claims filed by indigenous communities opposing the construction of the 210-MW Mediterraneo hydropower project, at least temporarily allowing development of the controversial plant to continue.
Aquila Capital to become “the largest operator of small-scale hydropower plants in Europe”
On Nov. 11, Germany-based Aquila Capital announced it has signed an agreement with four Norwegian utility companies -- Statkraft AS, Agder Energi, BKK and Skagerak Energi -- to acquire all shares of Smakraft AS, Norway's largest small-hydro company.
OEE 2015 builds on 2014 market study to commercialize MHK energy sectors
During the Ocean Energy Europe 2015 conference held in Dublin, Ireland, in late October, about 500 high-level delegates, which included European Union and Member States business leaders and energy ministers, were presented a draft of the “strategic roadmap” for developing the European marine hydrokinetics (MHK) energy sector.