Nagano Prefecture has commissioned a new 1.5MW hydropower plant to supply Seiko Epson’s Ina facility under a sleeved power purchase agreement managed by Chubu Electric Power Miraiz.
The Senate's economic affairs committee recommends including the reform of the legal framework for dams in the upcoming energy bill to avoid competitive tendering, following a principle agreement between Paris and Brussels.
The Canadian government is investing nearly CAD17mn ($12.4mn) to support two hydroelectric initiatives led by Indigenous communities in Quebec, aiming to reduce diesel dependency in remote regions.
Federal funding targets FORCE’s PICO platform and an Acadia study on fish–turbine collision risks, aiming to reduce regulatory uncertainty and accelerate industrial adoption in the Bay of Fundy.
The Norwegian operator plans to install a third turbine to capture part of today’s bypassed floodwater without changing the flow on the salmon stretch; commissioning would be at the earliest in 2030.
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Norway’s Statkraft continues its exit from the Indian market with the sale of its Tidong hydropower project to JSW Energy, which strengthens its asset portfolio in Himachal Pradesh.
Eco Wave Power and BladeRanger have unveiled a first-of-its-kind drone-powered maintenance system for onshore wave energy infrastructure, aimed at reducing operational costs and improving system performance.
Hull Street Energy has signed an agreement to acquire thirteen hydroelectric dams from Consumers Energy, totalling 132 MW, further consolidating its position in the North American hydro sector.
The Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam is now fully operational, with a planned capacity of 5,150 MW, marking a key step in the country’s energy deployment.
Sweden's Minesto begins a SEK25mn ($2.26mn) tidal microgrid project in the Faroe Islands, targeting integration with local applications such as electric vehicle charging and industrial processes.
The Grand Renaissance Dam, set to be inaugurated in September, aims to produce 5,000 megawatts and could generate up to $1 billion per year for Ethiopia, according to the government.
A principle agreement between Paris and Brussels opens the way to reforming the legal framework of hydroelectric concessions in France, ending a deadlock that lasted over ten years.
Swedish company Eco Wave Power has completed testing of its technology at the Port of Los Angeles, reaching a tangible milestone with the launch of its floaters to generate electricity from waves.
Georgia Power continues technical upgrades at several hydroelectric plants in Georgia, with approval from the public regulator, to ensure the reliability of the state’s electricity grid.
ISDN Holdings strengthens its position in Indonesia by acquiring a majority stake in PT Funda, integrating hydropower capabilities across the entire project lifecycle and consolidating its renewable energy investments.
The Port of Suao becomes the first site in Taiwan open to commercial testing of wave energy production, following the allocation of Lot C to I-KE International Ocean Energy Co., partner of Eco Wave Power.
With active projects across four continents and strong liquidity, Eco Wave Power accelerates its expansion strategy while absorbing a rise in operational costs in H1 2025.
Eco Wave Power has completed the full installation of its wave energy system at the Port of Los Angeles, paving the way for initial operational tests scheduled for September.
Ukraine’s national operator Ukrhydroenergo announces an ambitious two-phase reconstruction plan to swiftly restore the Kakhovka hydroelectric dam, destroyed during the conflict, at an estimated cost of up to one billion dollars.
Swedish energy developer Minesto confirmed a 25% increase in output from its Dragon 12 tidal system, marking a key step towards commercial deployment in the Faroe Islands.
On World Environment Day, PowerChina highlights its infrastructure projects in Malaysia, confirming its leading role in overseas clean energy contracts.
The World Bank is funding the largest foreign investment ever recorded in Malawi, aiming to double the country’s hydropower capacity through a public-private partnership initiative.
A parliamentary report proposes replacing the concession system with authorisations to end the deadlock with Brussels and revive investment in France’s hydroelectric sector.
Eco Wave Power reduced its net loss by 4.2% in Q1 2025 and secured new agreements in the United States, Portugal, India, and Taiwan, continuing its global expansion in wave energy.
Glen Earrach Energy has submitted an application for a 2GW pumped storage hydropower project near Loch Ness, representing one of the largest energy storage capacities in the United Kingdom.
Axpo will start major works in May around its Beznau hydropower plant to meet the requirements of its new operating permit valid until 2052, including the creation of new ecological habitats.
Austrian energy group illwerke vkw reaches a decisive milestone for building the country's largest pumped-storage plant, with construction starting in 2029.
Marco Antonio Suástegui, opponent of a hydroelectric power plant project by the public company CFE, has died after being shot in Guerrero State, according to a local NGO.
Eco Wave Power announces the signing of a manufacturing agreement with All-Ways Metal to produce essential components for its first wave energy project in the United States, at the Port of Los Angeles.
EDF will enter the capital of the Volobe hydropower project in Madagascar, an investment estimated at over 500 million euros. The construction of the dam in Tamatave is planned for commissioning in 2030.
European marine energy reaches a major milestone with a 165 MW pipeline planned over five years, supported by €60 million in private investments, reflecting growing financial market interest in this expanding sector.
An armed group set fire to 45 trucks and several pieces of equipment at a Chinese hydropower construction site in southern Chile, triggering diplomatic tensions with Beijing.
Norway’s hydropower pumped storage capacities, amounting to 83 TWh, are increasingly being leveraged to regulate renewable energy surpluses in Europe and stabilize electricity prices.
Czech company ENERGO-PRO becomes the largest Latin American investor with the acquisition of Brazil’s Baixo Iguaçu hydropower plant, marking a major milestone in its geographic diversification strategy.
ANDRITZ Canada has secured a contract with BC Hydro to replace four 60 MV generators at the Bridge River 1 hydropower plant, increasing total capacity by 15% and stimulating regional economic growth through local employment.
Scatec ASA has completed the sale of its 51% stake in an African hydropower partnership to TotalEnergies, a transaction valued at USD 167 million, as part of the company's portfolio reduction strategy.
