Hydropower

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.
Norwegian group Orkla announces the sale of its hydropower portfolio through two separate transactions, valuing the assets at NOK 6.1 billion. A strategic decision aimed at streamlining operations and refocusing priorities.

Eastern Kazakhstan Invests in Five New Hydropower Plants by 2030

Eastern Kazakhstan plans to construct five hydropower plants with a total capacity of 74.3 MW, consolidating its position as a national leader in hydropower despite challenges related to land allocation.
Adani Group, a leader in renewable energy, plans to develop 10 GW of hydroelectric capacity in several Asian and African countries, including Bhutan, Nepal, Kenya, and Vietnam, to strengthen its green portfolio and achieve carbon neutrality by 2050.
The international technology group ANDRITZ has been selected to upgrade one of the units of Norway's largest run-of-river hydropower plant, Vamma, increasing its capacity by 22% while improving its energy efficiency.

Eco Wave Power Partners with Lian Tat for an Innovative Marine Energy Project in Taiwan

Eco Wave Power and Lian Tat Sign a Historic Agreement to Develop the First Onshore Marine Energy Installation in Asia, Starting with a 100KW Pilot Project in Taiwan.
Uganda is undertaking the construction of three hydropower plants on the Nile to add 1,632 MW to its electricity capacity while exploring nuclear initiatives to diversify its energy mix in response to growing demand.
EDF and the Groupement d’intérêt public pour la réhabilitation de l’étang de Berre have reached an agreement to optimize the management of freshwater discharges into this Mediterranean lagoon, reducing the risks of suffocation for local fauna and flora.

Uganda inaugurates 600 MW Karuma hydroelectric power station

Uganda boosts its energy capacity with the opening of the Karuma hydropower plant, financed by China to the tune of 1.7 billion dollars, marking a new stage in Sino-Ugandan cooperation.
Plastic waste accumulating in the turbines of the Ruzizi hydroelectric power station has forced us to cut electricity production by half for South Kivu and neighboring regions.
Tajikistan is imposing electricity restrictions due to dwindling water reserves, disrupting its hydroelectric plants and raising concerns about the country's ability to meet energy demand.

Agreement between Greece and Cyprus for the Great Sea Interconnector submarine cable

Greece and Cyprus are moving ahead with the Great Sea Interconnector project, aimed at linking Cyprus to mainland Europe via a 1,240 km undersea cable, a key element in the energy integration of the Eastern Mediterranean.
The Los Lagos hydroelectric project in Chile is the subject of discussions between Statkraft and local indigenous groups, amid concerns about the project's social and environmental impact.
The controlled opening of the Lagdo dam in Cameroon is causing concern in Nigeria, although hydrological authorities in both countries are tempering the risk of major flooding.

Upgrading Minnesota’s dams for sustainable, reliable energy

The Scanlon and Blanchard dam modernization projects in Minnesota illustrate a key initiative to strengthen energy infrastructure. These efforts are aimed at improving the resilience and efficiency of hydroelectric facilities in the face of growing climate challenges.
Brazil's prolonged drought has drastically reduced soil moisture in the main hydroelectric basins, threatening energy production and increasing electricity costs, with economic and inflationary repercussions.
Kyrgyzstan secures $13.6 million in financing from the World Bank to revise the feasibility study for the Kambarata-1 hydropower plant, a key energy project in Central Asia.

Nepal: BG Titan Group and BB Holding sign 650 MW hydropower MOU

BG Titan Group and BB Holding formalize an agreement to develop the 650 MW Tamakoshi 3 hydropower project in Nepal, marking a further step in the expansion of the country's energy infrastructure.
Tajikistan re-commissions three modernized units at the Kayrakkum power plant, boosting its energy capacity and optimizing its hydroelectric infrastructure to reach 850 million kWh per year.
In August 2024, Gujarat's hydroelectric power stations recorded their highest level of production ever, marking a significant milestone in India's energy supply and diversification efforts.
The USDA is financing a 3 MW hydroelectric power plant on the Kentucky River to support rural energy infrastructure.
The Balkans risk irreversible damage to their rivers, warns an NGO, due to numerous hydroelectric dam projects.

France: Marine Energies create 8,300 jobs and increase sales by 2023

By 2023, marine renewable energies, dominated by offshore wind power, had generated over 8,300 jobs and doubled their sales, with strong growth in exports.
Croissance énergies marines renouvelables France
Uniper reactivates the Happurg pumped-storage power plant with a €250 million investment to stabilize Bavaria's energy supply.
Empresas Públicas de Medellín's (EPM) 2.4 GW hydroelectric project, Ituango, has been awarded silver certification by the Hydropower Sustainability Alliance (HSA), marking a significant recognition of its sustainable environmental, social and governance (ESG) practices.

Ukraine plans to rebuild 1GW of hydropower infrastructure

Ukrainian hydropower regulator Ukrhydroenergo is committed to restoring 1 GW of generating capacity before winter, and is considering long-term construction projects for a further 2.4 GW.
Reconstruction infrastructures hydroélectriques Ukraine
Thanks to abundant rainfall, hydroelectric production in China reached a record level in May 2024, reducing the need for coal-fired power plants.
The Barbados Investment and Development Corporation and Seabased Group have sealed a strategic partnership for the construction of a wave energy park to power BIDC's hydrogen R&D activities.

Minesto and Sev renew Power Purchase Agreement

Minesto and Sev have renewed their power purchase agreement, with prices adjusted to reflect the value of tidal power in the Faroe Islands' energy mix.
Renouvellement accord achat électricité
Kyrgyz President Sadyr Zhaparov proposes that the Islamic Development Bank finance the Kambarata-1 hydroelectric project, a major initiative for the country's energy infrastructure.
Hydro Tasmania launches modernization of Edgar Dam following federal approval, reinforcing the safety and efficiency of its infrastructure.

ANDRITZ equips 160MW hydroelectric power plant in Turkey

Devlet Su İşleri (DSI), the Turkish water authority, has chosen ANDRITZ to supply the electromechanical equipment for the new 160 MW hydroelectric power plant in Silvan, Turkey.
ANDRITZ équipe la centrale hydroélectrique de 160MW en Turquie.
The Luachimo hydroelectric power plant in Angola, renovated by China Gezhouba Group Corporation, quadruples its capacity, providing a sustainable solution to growing energy demand.
The International Hydropower Association (IHA) and CISPDR Corp. sign a memorandum of understanding at the World Water Forum in Bali to promote sustainable river basin management and hydropower sustainability certification in China.

Project for a new hydroelectric power station on the Danube

Romania plans to join Serbia in building a third hydroelectric power station on the Danube, an ambitious but controversial project due to its environmental and navigability impacts.
The Krapivinskaya hydropower plant, an unfinished Soviet project, is the subject of controversy as Russia plans to revive it to diversify the economy of the Kemerovo region.
The Burmese junta has relaunched a $3.6 billion Chinese-backed hydroelectric dam project, suspended for over ten years due to local opposition.

Hydropower in Africa: immense potential

Africa has almost doubled its hydroelectric development by 2023, but only 10% of its potential is exploited. Accelerating the development of hydropower is crucial to the continent's energy transition.
The Yangtze, with its six mega hydroelectric power stations, forms the world's largest clean energy corridor, generating essential green electricity and contributing to ecological conservation.
The commissioning of the first turbine in Cameroon's Nachtigal hydroelectric project marks a turning point in the country's energy production, with significant implications for industrial and domestic development.