Hydroelectric developer Free Flow Power is shelving plans that would create five hydroelectric plants on the Mississippi River between Red Wing, Minn., and Lynxville, Wis.

Developer Reservoir Capital Corporation has received approval from the Republic of Serbia for its 58.4-MW Brodarevo 1 and 2 hydropower projects.

A declaration adopted by 20 small island developing states could potentially increase the percentage of hydroelectric power in their overall energy mixes.

Although final additions are still being made to Sri Lanka's 150-MW Upper Kotmale hydropower plant, the project was officially opened by president Mahinda Rajapaksa this past week, sources report.

Work on the 90-MW Rusumo Falls hydroelectric plant is set to begin soon, says Rwandan Minister of Infrastructure Albert Nsengiyumva.

BC Hydro has received a go-ahead from the British Columbia Utilities Commission for upgrades at the 114-MW Ruskin powerhouse and dam.

The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power has awarded a contract worth about US$30 million for rehabilitation work at the 1,250-MW Castaic hydropower facility.

Australian hydrokinetic power developer Carnegie Wave Energy has completed a year-long study that demonstrates the viability of a commercial ocean power project in Bermuda.

The Nova Scotia Department of Energy has established a goal of replacing 10% of the province's power supply with forms of tidal energy by the end of the decade.

The San Diego County Water Authority has signed SNC-Lavalin's Operations and Maintenance division to a 62-month contract for management of its Lake Hodges Pump Station.

A joint initiative signed by Germany, Austria and Switzerland calls for the development of more pumped-storage power plants.

A bill that would benefit hydropower developers in the state of Vermont is making its way toward Governor Peter Shumlin's desk.

Renewable energy developer Minerco Resources Inc., has announced that it will sell its 4-MW Iscan hydroelectric plant in Honduras.