On Brazil’s third-largest river basin, deep in the Amazon, a massive hydroelectric power plant stands as a monument to the world’s oldest source of clean energy – and the big challenges it faces.

The global hydropower market is expected to reach $356.36 billion by 2031, driven by a focus on renewable energy. While China remains the industry leader globally, countries from Sweden to Canada are ...

Hydropower, the leading source of renewable energy, is facing significant challenges due to climate change-induced droughts and environmental concerns. Droughts have decreased hydropower production in ...

A pedestrian takes in a view of the Bonneville Dam from the Washington side of the Columbia River on Tuesday morning, May 28, 2024. (Amanda Cowan/The Columbian files) Persistent drought in the West ...

The European Union aims to cut greenhouse gas emissions by at least 55% in 2030 compared to 1990 levels, and to become the first carbon-neutral economy by 2050. This ambitious goal requires a radical ...

Congo launched technical studies for the 510-MW Kitéké hydropower project near Brazzaville. Authorities plan to double national power capacity to 1,500 MW by 2030 with a focus on renewables. Congo ...

Looking ahead, the completion of seven ongoing energy projects over the next five years is expected to raise the province’s electricity generation capacity to 1,000 MW, which will provide cheap ...

Archimedes screw turbines and generators have emerged as robust, low-head hydropower solutions that exploit the kinetic energy of low-volume water flows. By reversing the traditional Archimedes screw ...

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Wind and hydropower together exceeded nuclear in Finland’s electricity palette last year, with solar also on the rise.

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