Cost estimates for 1,200-MW Punatsangchhu-1 hydroelectric project reach US$1.74 billion
India's Union Cabinet has approved cost revisions for its intergovernmental agreement with the Royal Government of Bhutan to implement the 1,200-MW Punatsangchhu-1 hydroelectric project on Bhutan's Punatsangchhu River.
Part IV: Justice Delayed — Will Politics Trump Justice in the Case of the Clean Power Plan?
By the time this column is published, oral arguments in the legal challenge to the Clean Power Plan will have already been made. The en banc panel of 10 appeals court judges is not likely to render its decision before the New Year. No matter the opinion, it will be appealed to the U.S. Supreme Court.
Japan's Prime Minister Re-Election Risks Undercutting Clean Energy Push
Shinzo Abe’s re-election as prime minister risks undercutting Japan’s commitment to clean energy at a time when incentives are under review and the nation’s utilities say they can’t accommodate capacity already planned.
British Columbia to Proceed with $7.6 Billion Hydropower Project
British Columbia plans to proceed with construction of the Site C hydroelectric dam on the Peace River in the Canadian province’s northeast.
Buffett Testing Smart Grid Technology for Home Energy Management
Warren Buffett wants to tell you the best time to wash your clothes. Or at least his energy company in the U.K does. Buffett’s Northern Powergrid Holdings Co. is working with Siemens AG to test a so-called smart grid that has the ability to control when consumer appliances will be used in the home.
Japan Toughens Rules for Renewable Energy Incentive Payments
Japan’s trade ministry is setting stricter rules for production and sales of renewable energy in what it says is a drive to speed up development of projects and ensure stable power supply.
Viewpoint: Editor's note on making MHK commercial
Attending the Ocean Energy Europe event in Paris recently the considerable presence of developers and manufacturers signalled a long-term transformation for the sector, which - for tidal stream in particular - is now emerging as a technological reality.
An irrigation network in Japan offers more than 1.4 MW of potential generation
The addition of hydropower generating capacity to an irrigation network in northern Japan is one step closer to completion. Several sites have been identified for the installation of VLH turbines, with a total capacity of 1.433 MW.
How proper training programs can help prevent accidents at hydropower plants
With the potential for disaster at hydropower projects around the world, the lack of organized training programs becomes a prominent consideration in how companies manage their assets.
Effects of Increased Solar and Wind Energy on Hydro Plant Operation
In many countries, needs to reduce greenhouse gas emissions have led to increased installation of intermittent renewables such as wind and solar.