Druk Green Power Corporation, the state-controlled hydropower plant operator and developer in Bhutan, is bidding for integrated hydropower projects at Gongri and Jerichhu pumped storage in eastern Bhutan.

Malawi's Ministry of Energy (MoE) has issued a tender notice to find a consulting firm for the development of the 350 MW Mpatamanga Hydroelectric Project. The consulting services, to be funded by the World Bank, will include an evaluation of the strategic sponsor's work products during the development phase.

Ocergy SAS, in collaboration with strategic partners and a scientific committee, has anchored its OCG-Data Blue Oracle floating buoy pilot in one of the pre-selected areas for the Mediterranean floating wind tender (AO6).

Brazilian hydroelectric stakeholders have submitted an open letter to the Minister of Mines and Energy with recommendations to unlock the development of the country's hydroelectric production. The recommendations consist of exploring medium-sized hydro projects, upgrading existing hydro plants and regulating repowering. These measures could boost the segment and ensure the supply of renewable energy for the expansion of the country's production capacity.

Gilkes Energy has begun construction of its first pumped storage project in the UK. The Earba Storage project, with an installed capacity of 900 MW, will be the largest pumped storage project in the UK. The company plans to facilitate the integration of more renewables into the UK energy system, replacing expensive, carbon-emitting fossil fuels.

Two British universities plan to install a wave energy converter in the North Sea to show how to increase electrical drives for wave energy converters.

Puget Sound Energy and the Chelan County Public Utility District sign a 20-year contract to supply hydroelectric power from the two PUD projects on the Columbia River, helping to meet PSE's renewable energy goals while providing flexible capacity for identified needs in Washington state.

Julius Nyerere, in Tanzania, is a dam that is being filled for a 2115MW hydroelectric plant.