News and updates on wave energy, tidal energy, and ocean energy
News related to the worldwide marine hydrokinetics industry from November-December 2014
Norway Utility Plans to Invest as Much as $8.1 Billion in Renewables
Statkraft AS, Norway’s state-owned power company, said it plans to plow as much as 60 billion kroner ($8.1 billion) into renewable energy around the world in the coming years after the government boosted its funding.
Serbia Seeks to Boost Renewable Energy Investment With New Law
Serbia seeks to unblock investment in renewable energy after adopting legislation that opens gas and power markets in line with European Union guidelines.
Perspectives: Answering Your FAQs
I like websites that have sections called "Frequently Asked Questions" – FAQ, for short. Typically, the questions I have aren't new ones … others looking at that site have asked the same thing. It's an efficient, quick way to get answers to my questions.
The latest hydroelectric power news and information
The top hydroelectric power news for December 2014
Historic Les Cedres generating station enters 100 years of operation
The 130-MW Les Cedres generating station in Canada is a landmark in the history of Quebec hydropower. Hydro-Quebec recently celebrated the station's 100th year of operation, as well as its induction into the Hydro Hall of Fame.
Machining work performed to deal with bearing cooling problem at Lookout Shoals
A problem with bearing cooling at the Lookout Shoals plant helped Duke Energy uncover several other issues that needed to be resolved. Through creative approaches and significant machining work, the units are now operating dependably.
Studying the potential to improve performance of the Brazeau plant through turbine upgrades
One or two new runners for the units at the 355-MW Brazeau Power Station in Alberta, Canada, would allow owner TransAlta Corp. to better optimize revenue and provide valuable ancillary services. Modeling of the various upgrade options allowed the utility to arrive at the most valuable solution.
Using a system to better manage hydro and non-hydro generating assets
Learn how Canadian utility SaskPower integrated its hydro and non-hydro generating assets under one management system using Hatch's Vista Decision Support System.
Hydro technology information and research reports
Collection of articles related to hydropower technology