A powerful 50 years at Niagara - International Water Power
Apr 15, 2011 · ‘An outstanding engineering achievement and a happy example of teamwork and cooperation between private and public enterprises’ – these were the words used to describe the Niagara Power Project by John F. Kennedy, US President during the launch of first power at the largest hydroelectric facility in New York State on 10 February 1961.
Behind the gate - International Water Power
Dec 10, 2008 · • The storage capacity of dams • The discharge capacity of spillways • The flood-control characteristics of dams • River flood management. Fusegates may be installed during construction of new dams or on existing dams.
Wave and tidal energy: key to net zero future
Sep 16, 2024 · Wave and tidal energy: key to net zero future. IWP&DC delves into the state of wave and tidal energy developments worldwide, highlighting groundbreaking projects, technological advancements, and the challenges that must be overcome.
About us - International Water Power
Why International Water Power & Dam Construction is the first choice for hydro power and dam professionals. IWP&DC has been providing independent, technical and business analysis for the hydropower and dam construction industry for over 75 years.
Record-breaking dam removal - International Water Power
Aug 22, 2024 · Last year there was a 50% increase in the number of barriers being removed from European rivers. According to a report published by Dam Removal Europe (), 487 barriers were removed from 15 European countries throughout 2023.In line with the EU’s biodiversity targets, DRE says that the momentum behind restoring rivers through dam removals continues to grow, with last year’s actions leading ...
New push for pumped storage to power renewables
Oct 29, 2024 · “Without accelerated development of pumped storage hydropower (PSH) the transition to renewables will falter, and fail,” Malcolm Turnbull, President of the International hydropower Association (IHA) said.
Spotlight on large dams - International Water Power
Oct 15, 2024 · Spotlight on large dams. IWP&DC put the spotlight on some of the largest and most significant dam projects completed globally in recent years. Many of these dams are located in developing countries and are aimed at increasing hydroelectric power generation capacity to meet growing energy demands.
Green Highland completes overhaul of Maentwrog hydroelectric …
Oct 18, 2024 · Green Highland has successfully provided mechanical service support for the overhaul of the Unit 1 turbine generator at the Maentwrog hydroelectric power station in North Wales.
WEDUSEA wave energy project approved by EU
Sep 9, 2024 · The European Union has approved a €19.6 million partnership project, WEDUSEA, which aims to advance wave energy towards large-scale commercialisation.
Harnessing AI to transform hydropower - International Water Power
Sep 24, 2024 · Harnessing AI to transform hydropower. Janice Goodenough, CEO of HYDROGRID, offers valuable insights into the transformative role of AI and machine learning in hydropower management.