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    FERC, California issue draft agreement on hydropower pre-licensing cooperation

    06/17/2013

    The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission and the California Water Resources Control Board have issued a draft memorandum of understanding under which the agencies would coordinate pre-application activities for proposed FERC-licensed hydropower projects.

    Europe has potential to increase pumped-storage capacity tenfold, JRC says

    06/11/2013

    Research conducted by the European Commission's Joint Research Centre (JRC) suggests that Europe's current pumped-storage capacity could be increased as much as 10 times with the proper scenarios in place.

    600-MW Russell pumped-storage project receives permission to run all units

    06/06/2013

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has received permission to operate all four reversible turbine units simultaneously at its 600-MW Richard B. Russell pumped-storage plant after a decade of litigation, HydroWorld.com has learned.

    Indian hydroelectric project operator THDC proposes public sale of shares

    05/21/2013

    The Indian government has announced its plan to divest a 10% share in state-run hydroelectric power company Tehri Hydro Development Corporation (THDC) India Ltd in an effort to raise US$91 million this fiscal year, HydroWorld.com has learned.

    U.S. seeks motor-generator cleaning at 200-MW Mt. Elbert Pumped-Storage

    05/20/2013

    The Bureau of Reclamation seeks bids from small businesses to clean motor-generators at the 200-MW Mt. Elbert Pumped-Storage project near Leadville, Colo.

    Construction of 7.5-MW Glasa hydropower project to proceed

    05/08/2013

    Utility company SSE plc has confirmed it will proceed in constructing the 7.5-MW Glasa hydroelectric plant, HydroWorld.com has learned.

    GE Power Conversion to help supply Indian pumped-storage project

    05/02/2013

    Alstom has selected GE Power Conversion to provide its variable-speed drive technology for a new 1,000 MW pumped-storage hydropower project being constructed on the Bhagirathi River in the state of Uttarakhand.

    Tamil Nadu considering 2 GW pumped-storage project

    05/01/2013

    Officials are proposing a new 2,000 MW pumped-storage hydropower project for India's southern Tamil Nadu state, HydroWorld.com has learned.

    Pushing Europe's Pumped Storage Potential

    05/01/2013

    An assessment of the potential for Europe to develop additional hydro pumped storage has revealed that there are opportunities to increase the region's pumped storage capacity by a factor of 10.

    What Drives Pumped Storage Development in Europe and the USA?

    05/01/2013

    By Richard K. Fisher, Jiri Koutnik, Lars Meier, Verne Loose, Klaus Engels and Thomas Beyer Pumped-storage development in Europe has been taking off as power producers seek to complement wind and solar energy sources. By contrast, the abundance of natural gas and differences in politics and infrastructure have slowed similar development in the USA.

    Xcel Energy offering technical tour of Cabin Creek, Georgetown during HydroVision International 2013

    04/11/2013

    The world's largest hydroelectric power event offers attendees an opportunity to visit a pumped-storage hydropower plant, a small hydro project and museum all on the same exciting technical tour, but only for those who register by May 31.

    Cemex to supply concrete for Austrian pumped-storage project

    04/04/2013

    International cement supplier Cemex has been selected to provide materials for Austria's 430-MW Reissek 2 pumped-storage hydroelectric plant, HydroWorld.com has learned.

    Wood Group wins hydro turbine rehab contract for Castaic pumped-storage plant

    04/02/2013

    Wood Group GTS has won a US$11.2 million contract to re-rate a hydro turbine generator at the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power's (LADWP) Castaic pumped-storage hydroelectric plant.

    EPRI report confirms hydroelectric power's value to U.S. transmission grids

    03/27/2013

    A paper published by the Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) seeks to quantify the value of hydroelectric power ancillary services for electric grids.

    New Hydro

    03/19/2013

    Hydropower's Positive European Outlook

    03/19/2013

    European electricity generator trade group Eurelectric, together with the Hydro Equipment Association (HEA) and European Small Hydropower Association (ESHA), have issued a new fact sheet on hydropower because, they believe, its key role as an enabler of the transition to clean renewable power remains insufficiently understood among Brussels-based policy makers.

    Murkowski reintroduces FERC hydropower licensing act

    03/14/2013

    Bipartisan legislation introduced today by Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee Ranking Member Lisa Murkowski continues the recent trend of proposals designed to increase domestic hydro development.

    R&D Forum

    03/01/2013

    NWPCC approves study of fish tagging program

    West Bengal utility says it plans to focus on hydro development

    02/14/2013

    India's West Bengal state hopes to use hydroelectric projects to increase its supply of water and energy, according to a new master plan that details potential hydro development along the North and South Bengal rivers.

    Portugal inaugurates Alqueva pumped-storage hydroelectric project expansion

    01/30/2013

    An extension of Portugal's Alqueva pumped-storage hydroelectric plant has doubled its capacity to 520 MW.

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