The global hydropower plants market is projected to reach USD 318.3 billion by 2032, driven by growing demand for renewable energy, increased adoption of micro-hydropower plants, and heightened government support, according to a recent report.
Port-au-Prince is without electricity after residents of Mirebalais forcibly shut down a hydroelectric plant protesting government inaction amid escalating gang-related violence.
Globeleq acquires a majority stake in Lunsemfwa Hydro Power Company, marking its entry into the Zambian energy market with two hydropower plants and a solar project.
The Asian Development Bank provides nearly a million dollars for improving Kyrgyzstan's energy system and considers an additional $150 million for the strategic Kambarata-1 hydroelectric dam.
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.
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 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 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 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.
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.
France's wind energy industry is ready to launch Europe's most powerful wind farm, located in Normandy. This pioneering project, supported by the French government, marks a turning point towards greater exploitation of ocean currents to meet growing energy needs.
Global hydropower is set to rise sharply in 2024, after a five-year decline, reducing the use of fossil fuels. The main producing regions, such as China, Brazil and the United States, recorded significant increases.
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.
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.
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.
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 have renewed their power purchase agreement, with prices adjusted to reflect the value of tidal power in the Faroe Islands' energy mix.
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.
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.
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.
