NCC has been awarded a safety contract worth SEK 160 million to reinforce the dam at the Hammarforsen hydroelectric power plant, commissioned by Statkraft.

Eni, in collaboration with the Politecnico di Torino and Wave for Energy, has installed the world's first sea wave energy converter on the island of Pantelleria.

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has announced a €13.8 million investment to upgrade and rehabilitate the Lebedinovskaya hydropower plant in Kyrgyzstan.

Renewable electricity generation hit a record high in the U.S. in 2022, according to a study by the SUN DAY campaign. Renewable energy sources provided nearly a quarter of total electricity generation, an increase of 12.37% over 2021.

Macquarie Asset Management is selling its €525 million stake in Energie Steiermark, an energy distribution and services company in Austria, with subsidiaries in Slovenia, the Czech Republic, France and Germany.

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.

Hidroituango, a hydroelectric plant in Colombia, of Empresas Públicas de Medellín (EPM) begins commercial operations.

Baihetan, a hydroelectric power plant project in China on the Jinsha River, is expected to begin producing electricity.

In Leaburg, delegates from the Eugene Water & Electric Board (EWEB) support the decommissioning of a hydroelectric project.

In Jinzhai, China, Anhui Jinzhai Pumped Storage Power Co, LTD, selects GE Hydro Solutions to supply four turbines.

PowerChina is expanding its international business in Africa by implementing various large-scale infrastructure projects.

Hull Street Energy sells its interest in Central Rivers Power representing 334MW of hydroelectric facilities.

In the United States, LS Power announced that it had reached an agreement to acquire 42 hydroelectric facilities in 11 states.

Zungeru, a hydroelectric power plant in Nigeria's Niger State, is being tendered for its concession.

SAE announces that it will accept the sale of a majority interest in its Advanced Tidal Engineering and Services (ATES) division.

Hydrocop acquires, through Envinergy, a fleet of five hydroelectric power plants in southwest France.