Two of Finland’s major hydropower plants, located in the Arctic Circle, are now SF6 ‘greenhouse gas’ free thanks to a turn-key generator circuit breaker retrofit that gears them up for …
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EuropeHydropowerNews
Back to the future – Improving the efficiency of our hydropower network
by Abby DaveyHydropower is an extremely old source of energy, tracing its usage back to the watermills that were relied on by ancient civilisations. Here, Marek Lukaszczyk, European and Middle East marketing …
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HydropowerLegislation & GovernanceNews
Slow hydropower growth is a stark wake-up call to governments on climate
by Abby DaveyIn a new report released today, The International Hydropower Association (IHA) has called on governments to accelerate the development of new hydropower capacity or risk missing global net zero targets. …
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HydropowerNewsTechnology
Voith and digital specialist Ray Sono launch digital service product for station management in the small hydropower sector
by Abby Davey• Cloud-based solution “Hydro Pocket” provides real-time data from small and medium-sized hydropower plants directly on mobile devices • Investors and operators can increase the performance of their assets through …
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CompaniesHydropowerNews
Voith proves its resiliency in challenging market environment and increases sales and earnings
by Abby DaveyGroup sales up by 14 percent and EBIT up by 15 percent, well above the previous year Orders received up compared to the previous year’s high figure, orders on hand …
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EuropeHydropowerNews
New Voith Hydro turbine governor series enjoys high reputation – especially in Scandinavia
by Abby Davey• World’s first HyCon GoHybrid in operation for more than one year • Results include 92 percent less energy required in operation for SWU Energie GmbH in Germany compared to …
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Motor manufacturer produces its largest ever generators to support hydroelectric project Hydroelectric power is one of the largest renewable energy sources worldwide, and it requires specialist equipment to supply clean …
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Global NewsHydropowerNews
Global campaign to highlight the role of hydropower in achieving net zero
by Abby Davey• Organisations around the world are joining forces to call for urgent investment in hydropower to combat climate change, accelerate progress towards net zero and strengthen energy security • Campaign …
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EuropeHydropowerNews
Voith Hydro starts new year with expansion of operation and maintenance business for hydropower plants by acquiring majority stake in Green Highland Renewables
by Abby DaveyThe transaction was agreed on at the end of 2021 More than 40 hydropower stations are already managed by Green Highland Renewables today Both companies will join forces to bring …
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Global NewsHydropowerNews
World Hydropower Congress 2021 ends with historic moment for the hydropower sector
by Abby DaveyLast week the 2021 World Hydropower Congress came to an end. The event attracted more than 6,000 participants and took place throughout the month of September, under the theme ‘Renewables …