With rising global energy demand and more frequent extreme weather, the need for reliable, flexible, and clean power has never been more urgent. As wind and solar dominate global investment in ...

The geospatial assessment of hydropower potential leverages spatial data and analytical tools to evaluate the capacity of rivers and watersheds for energy generation. By integrating topographical ...

At first glance, the potential for hydropower in the U.S. seems limited. Of the country’s 84,000 dams, only a small fraction produce hydropower, and the country seems to have an appetite for tearing ...

In 1880, a water-powered turbine generated its first spark of electricity. It powered a theater and storefront in Grand Rapids, Michigan. By 1893, the first commercial hydropower plant was operating ...

Researchers at Oak Ridge National Laboratory and startup Cadens say 3D-printed turbines could slash hydropower costs by 40% and unlock 50,000 U.S. dam sites.

Researchers in the US have recently developed a 3D-printed turbine system that could make ...

Can micro hydropower be a solution for remote energy access, especially in developing countries? And what standards are required?

Madagascar has significant hydropower potential, but to date less than 20% of the country’s energy comes from hydroelectric facilities. The Economic Development Agency of Madagascar (EDBM) estimates ...

This is the third in a series of posts about how system-scale perspectives are vital to the planning and development of sustainable power systems, including hydropower. This post will focus on how ...

Stretching across vast степpe landscapes, desert regions and mountainous river systems, Central Asia possesses some of the ...

Droughts linked to climate change are reducing water flow in rivers and reservoirs, causing significant drops in hydropower production worldwide. Countries heavily reliant on hydropower, like China, ...

Hydropower provides clean electricity to millions in Africa. It’s the largest source of renewable energy on the continent and accounts for nearly one quarter of total electricity generation in ...