Hydro technology news and information focusing on Canada
The latest hydropower industry news from Canada
News and updates on wave energy, tidal energy, ocean energy
News related to the marine hydrokinetics industry in North America for December 2014
California Governor Seeks to Increase Renewable Energy Mandate to 50 Percent
California Governor Jerry Brown proposed spending $59 billion to fix crumbling roads and raising the state’s renewable energy mandate to 50 percent.
Hydro research and development news and updates
Research reports and study findings related to hydropower
Geocaching challenge takes participants to three Pacific Northwest hydro facilities
Visitor centers at large hydro projects in the U.S. nearly became an endangered species after 9/11. Fears about additional attacks on critical infrastructure led to restricting public access to many hydro projects, putting visitor centers in jeopardy.
Dam safety, dam monitoring, dam repair news and more
Collection of articles covering safety and security of dams and civil structures
Utility GDF Suez Plans to Double European Renewable Capacity by 2025
GDF Suez SA plans to double renewable power production capacity in Europe over the next decade as the utility shifts its focus away from developing more historic natural gas and nuclear energy sources in the region.
Enel Putting Final Touches on Yieldco for US Renewable Assets
Enel SpA is putting the final touches on a yieldco that would hold its U.S. renewable energy assets, making it the latest power-plant owner to opt for a structure that frees up capital.
India Renewables Boom Aided by International Funds
India said cheaper credit along with foreign investment will help the world’s third-largest polluter fund an ambitious renewable energy program that would build green power plants faster than China.
Geothermal Saves Kenya $24 Million of Fuel Monthly, Says KenGen
New power-generating units at Kenya’s Olkaria I plant are saving East Africa’s biggest economy about 2.2 billion shillings ($24 million) a month on fuel costs, according to the country’s biggest electricity producer.