China plans to boost its installed hydroelectric power capacity to 300 million kW by 2015 from the current 200 million in an effort to cut carbon dioxide emissions, according to wire reports.
A newly-released report on the World Bank Group's water strategy calls for support for hydropower in developing countries, while urging a more integrated approach to water resources management.
Hydropower generator Run of River Power Inc. has appointed Richard Hopp president and chief executive officer, wire services reported.
Fortis Inc., in partnership with Columbia Power Corp. and Columbia Basin Trust, will construct a 335-MW hydropower generating facility at an estimated cost of $900 million, Fortis announced.
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers plans to seek bids for supply of new lock gate gearboxes and for restoration of two existing gearboxes.
Local utility Jamtkraft AB seeks bids to build and equip Hissmofors VI, a new hydroelectric plant on the Indalsalven River.
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers seeks bids to replace excitation systems at the 320-MW Fort Randall hydroelectric project on the Missouri River in South Dakota.
The United Kingdom's Technology Strategy Board (TSB) invites applications for funding to advance deployment of pre-commercial full-scale wave and tidal stream energy generating devices.
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