Announcements to move forward development of several hydro projects in Zambia
04/02/2019Renewable Energy Translations
A recent announcement published by Bulawayo 24 indicates several hydro projects are moving forward in Zambia.
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The Grab Bag Rides Again
04/02/2019Renewable Energy Translations
When I was sports editor for the college newspaper, I wrote a column that was, I'm sure now a decade removed, far less clever than I thought it was at the time. But since I am 1) pressed for time and 2) devoid of original thought at the moment, I present to you, dear reader, a special reprisal of…
Potsdam hydroelectric project has rehabilitation and new construction goals
04/02/2019Renewable Energy Translations,Storage
According to the Federal Register, potential power is presently unutilized at the 800-kW East powerhouse and proposed 700-kW West powerhouse for the Potsdam hydroelectric project on the Raquette River in Lancaster County, New York. The proposed West powerhouse received a Federal Energy Regulatory…
Strong fall chinook returns reported at Bonneville Dam
04/02/2019Renewable Energy Translations
According to the Fish Passage Center website, adult fall chinook counted at Bonneville Dam were 212,618 as of Sept. 3, the second highest on record since counting began in 1938.
JSW Energy refinances US$1.1 billion in hydroelectric project debt
04/02/2019Renewable Energy Translations
JSW Energy Ltd., based in Mumbai, India, is refinancing about US$1.1 billion via a 5:25 financial structure for its hydropower-related debt following the purchase of two hydroelectric projects in November 2014 from Jaiprakash Power Ventures Ltd.
JSW Energy refinances US$1.1 billion in hydroelectric project debt
04/02/2019Renewable Energy Translations
JSW Energy Ltd., based in Mumbai, India, is refinancing about US$1.1 billion via a 5:25 financial structure for its hydropower-related debt following the purchase of two hydroelectric projects in November 2014 from Jaiprakash Power Ventures Ltd.
Rwanda leases 22 small hydroelectric plants to private consortium
04/02/2019Renewable Energy Translations,Solar
On Aug. 27, Rwanda’s Ministry of Infrastructure government announced it has leased 22 small hydropower projects located in the northern and western provinces to private investors to spur the country’s hydroelectric energy program. According to energy experts at the ministry, the plants would add…
Proposed changes to U.K.'s FiT program met with backlash from small hydro sector
04/02/2019Renewable Energy Translations,Solar
Changes to the United Kingdom's Feed-In Tariff program could have a negative impact on a number of generation sectors -- including small hydroelectric power -- according to a number of industry groups.
ORPC Ireland receives funding for marine hydrokinetic feasibility study
04/02/2019Renewable Energy Translations,Energy Efficiency
The Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) is funding the Ireland division of U.S.-based Ocean Renewable Power Co. (ORPC) to identify feasible tidal energy sites in the coastal waters of County Donegal.