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voda 25 juli 2015 15:35

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TATA Power to raise generation capacity to 18,000 MW by 2022

PTI reported that TATA Power plans to scale up generation capacity to 18,000 MW, with 20% to 25% coming from clean and green sources, by 2022.

TATA Power said in a statement that "The company plans to increase the generation capacity to 18,000 MW with 20% to 25% from clean and green sources and 4,000 MW distribution and decentralized distributed generation."

In financial year 2015-16, TATA Power's 126 MW Dagachhu Hydro Power Corporation achieved full commissioning. The clean power generated by this plant will be sold to India, thereby helping reduce carbon emission.

Besides, the 187 MW Adjaristsqali hydro project in Georgia, which recently achieved financial closure, will help Georgia achieve energy self-sufficiency.

The three lenders are providing a total of USD 250 million of long-term financing for the project. As the first hydropower project in Georgia, it is expected to produce about 450 GWh of power annually and reduce greenhouse gas emissions by more than 200,000 tonnes per year.

TATA Power is developing over 200 MW of wind power projects in India. Two wind projects of 154 MW are under construction in Gujarat and Rajasthan, of which 18 MW is already commissioned.

The company has acquired land in the states of Gujarat and Rajasthan for future solar-based projects and is in the process of acquiring land parcels in the state of Telangana. The 202.5 MW Kalinganagar project is being executed through Industrial Energy Limited, a joint venture of the company with TATA Steel (26%) for its steel plant in Kalinganagar, Odisha. The project is in advanced stages of execution.

The company is also developing projects abroad to use clean and green sources. The company's JV in South Africa, Cennergi Limited, achieved financial closure of 134.4 MW Amakhala Emoyeni Wind Farm and 95.17 MW Tsitsikamma Community Wind Farm in May, 2013 and June, 2013 respectively. The construction of both projects is progressing on schedule.

The company entered into a share purchase agreement and has acquired 50% shares held by TATA Africa Holdings Limited in Itezhi Tezhi Power Corporation Limited which is implementing the 120 MW Itezhi Tezhi Hydro Project in Zambia.

The balance 50% is held by Zambia Electricity Supply Company Limited, the national power utility of Zambia. TATA Power Renewable Energy Limited is developing over 200 MW of wind power projects in India.

Source : PTI

voda 29 juli 2015 17:23

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India's hydro power generation beats target - CEA

According to data from the Central Electricity Authority, hydro power generation in the country has been exceeding the current fiscal’s targets till now on the back of higher water levels in the reservoirs.

Despite monsoon rains falling short by six per cent from the 50-year long period average till July 26th, only four of the 31 reservoirs in country had less water than last year.

Hydro power helps supplement the peak power requirements of the grid in the summer months of the country. In 2014-15, hydro power generation in the summer months was consistently less than the targets which increased a burden on coal-based power plants.

However, things have improved in 2015 to 2016. Between June 1st and July 22nd, a total of 22,248.17 million units were generated by hydro power plants which was 459.97 million units more than the target. The hydro power generation during the period was also higher compared to last year’s 21,251.98 million units.

Source : Business Line

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voda 31 juli 2015 16:51

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Turkey to privatize ten hydropower plants - Report

Turkey’s Privatization Administration has opened tenders for the privatization of a total of 10 hydropower plants.

The power plants will be privatized in three groups.

The bid security for the first group of power plants, Karacaören 1 and 2, was set at 25 million Turkish Liras; for the second group, Kepez 2 and Manavgat, at 20 million liras; for the third group, Fethiye, at 10 million liras; for the fourth group, Kad?nc?k 1 and 2, at 30 million liras; and for the fifth group, Do?akent, Kürtün and Torul, at 50 million liras.

The bids will be submitted until October 27th for the first group, October 14th for the second group, October 5th for the third group, November 10th for the fourth group, and November 20th for the fifth group.

Only legal persons and consortiums can bid. Real persons and private equity funds can bid only if they are a member of a consortium in which there is at least one legal person.

Source : Hurriyet Daily News

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voda 3 augustus 2015 19:46

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CIAL Infra starts bidding process for hydel power stations

The New Indian Express reported that hardly less than a year after the CIAL Infrastructure, a subsidiary of the Cochin International Airport Limited, received in-principle nod of the state government to start eight mini hydel power stations across the state, CIAL Infrastructure has initiated the bidding process of the projects which have no environmental or land acquisition hurdles.

As part of this direction, the CIAL Infrastructure has invited pre-qualification bid for civil works of 4.5 MW Arippara Small Hydroelectric Project, Kozhikode, from the prospective developers. The scope of the project worth around INR 15 cr include construction of weirs, intake, river training works, protection walls, slope protection works, valve chambers, trash rack slots, gate slots, supports for low pressure pipe and penstock, surge tank, power house (civil works), switch yard (civil works), tailrace channel, access roads and other allied works. As per the bid,the developer has to complete the works in 18 months.

The company has identified seven other potential sites with an aggregate capacity of around 44 MW across Kozhikode, Wayanad, Kollam, Pathanathitta, and Idukki districts. The estimated potential capacity varies from 1 MW to 21 MW. Though seven other projects received environmental clearence and green signal of the state government, the land acquisition work has been delaying the bidding process. Once the land acquisition is over, the bids for these projects would also be invited.

Source : The New Indian Express

voda 5 augustus 2015 20:25

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FERC licenses three hydropower projects - Report

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission reports it licensed three hydropower projects in Washington and Pennsylvania totaling 17.25 MW during June.

The Energy Infrastructure Update for June 2015, compiled by FERC's Office of Energy Projects, also reported the agency received a small hydro exemption application from a project in Connecticut. FERC listed no hydropower activities in its report for May.

FERC said that it issued original licenses to Snohomish County Public Utility District No. 1 for two projects near North Bend in King County, Washington.:

1. 6-MW Hancock Creek (No. 13994) on Hancock Creek; and

2. 6-MW Calligan Creek (No. 13948) on Calligan Creek.

Snohomish PUD applied to license the projects in 2013. The commission issued an environmental assessment in January endorsing the licensing of Calligan Creek.

Hancock Creek and Calligan Creek were licensed in the early 1990s, but the licenses were terminated in 2004 due to lack of activity. The projects are about 3 miles apart and share common transmission lines and communication infrastructure.

FERC also issued a license to Lock Hydro Friends Fund XLII, a unit of Hydro Green Energy LLC, for the 5.25 MW Braddock Locks and Dam hydroelectric project in Allegheny County, Pa.

The project is to be built at the Corps of Engineers' Braddock Locks and Dam, one of nine Corps navigation structures on the Monongahela River. The Corps took bids in July to upgrade the gate control system of Braddock Dam.

The commission also reported it received an application for a (maximum) 10-MW exemption from licensing for the proposed 192-kW Hanover Pond Dam hydro project (No. 14550). New England Hydropower Co. LLC plans to construct the project at the city of Meriden's Hanover Dam on the Quinnipiac River in New Haven County, Conn.

FERC, which previously used the infrastructure update as an in-house tool, began making the monthly update public beginning with December 2010. The report allows the public to track the activities of the Office of Energy Projects in the areas of hydropower, natural gas, electric generation and electric transmission.

Source : Hydro World

voda 11 augustus 2015 16:48

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16 hydropower projects under construction in northeast - Mr Singh

Mr Jitendra Singh, DoNER Minister, said that 16 hydropower projects are in various stages of construction in the northeast.

Mr Singh said that "Presently, 16 hydropower projects aggregating to 5,576 MW are under various stages of construction for the growth and development of the northeastern region, including Sikkim."

Among the projects underway are the Subansiri Lower under the National Hydro Power Corporation, and the Kameng and Pare projects under the North Eastern Electric Power Corporation. All these three projects are in Arunachal Pradesh.

The minister said that another project in the state, Gongri, is being constructed by the private sector.

In Mizoram, Neepco is constructing the Turial hydropower project.

In Meghalaya, the state government is constructing the New Umtru hydropower project.

According to the minister, as many as 10 hydel power projects are being constructed in Sikkim by the private sector, Teesta St. III, Teesta St.VI, Rangti-IV, Jorethang Loop, Bhasmey, Tashiding, Dikch, Rangit-II, Rongnichu, and Panan.

Mr Singh said that "Based on the studies for re-assessment of hydroelectric potential of the country, completed by the Central Electricity Authority in 1987, identified hydropower potential in the country is 1,48,701 MW. This includes 62,604 MW of potential in the northeastern region, including Sikkim."

He said that at present, 10 projects with an installed capacity of 1,242 MW are in operation in the northeastern region.

He said that "In addition, there hydro electric projects with an installed capacity of 669 MW are in operation in Sikkim. In addition, thermal power plants with total installed capacity of 1,000 MW are under development in the region. Gas-based Palatana Power Plant (Unit II) of 726 MW in Tripura has been commissioned on December 1, 2014."

The central government has also taken a joint initiative with various states to provide 24x7 power for all.

He added that "State specific documents for 24x7 power for all have been prepared in respect of Rajasthan and Andhra Pradesh. For other states, the matter is being pursued and meetings have been held at MoP/CEA level with the states."

Source : IANS

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voda 11 augustus 2015 16:53

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Genex Power starts BFS for Queensland hydropower project

Recently-listed Genex Power has appointed specialist power and water consulting firm Entura to deliver a Bankable Feasibility Study for its Kidston Pumped Storage Hydropower Project in Queensland.

Entura will partner with Chinese hydropower and design consultants HYDROCHINA for the BFS. It will also oversee the environmental and planning approvals process.

The study is expected to be completed by June 30th 2016.

The Kidston Project has the potential to generate up to 330 MW of rapid response, flexible peaking power for delivery into Australia’s National Electricity Market.

Kidston offers a potentially large scale, low cost, flexible solution to Queensland’s growing peaking power requirements and is expected to be well positioned to take advantage of the combined effects of an oversupply of baseload generation capacity and escalating peak power prices being driven by increasing gas turbine fuel costs.

It benefits from the presence of significant existing in-situ infrastructure, licences, permits and building materials.

These assets are expected to mitigate a portion of the Kidston Project capital costs that would normally be associated with the building of a large scale pumped storage hydroelectric scheme.

Genex listed on the Australian Securities Exchange on 6th July after raising AUD 8 million through the fully underwritten issue of 40 million shares priced at AUD 0.20.

Source : Proactive Investors

voda 13 augustus 2015 16:53

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Tajikistan can't build Rogun hydropower plant without outside funding

The US expert on Central Asia Mr Bruce Pannier believes, Tajikistan will not be able to build the Rogun hydropower plant without outside financing.

The expert told Trend that Tajikistan does not have enough money to finance construction of the Rogun hydropower plant on its own. He recalled that in 2009 Tajik President Mr Emomali Rahmon announced a campaign for Tajikistan’s citizens to purchase shares in Rogun to speed up the HPP’s construction in order to end to the chronic electricity shortages the country suffers, particularly in the winter. However the campaign for citizens to buy shares in the project only raised about USD 200 million. Meanwhile Rogun’s estimated cost is between USD 2 billion to as high as USD 5 billion.

Mr Pannier said that “Without outside financing there seems to be no chance Rogun will ever be finished.”

However, he said that neighboring Uzbekistan opposes Rogun and that fact stops foreign investors from becoming involved in the project.

He said that “Potential outside investors are wary of getting involved in a dispute between Tajikistan and Uzbekistan and have stayed away from the Rogun project, though Iran has at times expressed an interest in joining the project.”

There are several reasons for Uzbekistan’s negative stance on the HPP, according to the expert. First of all Uzbekistan opposes Rogun because of the danger of constructing such a high wall in an area known for high seismic activity.

Mr Pannier said that “If the wall breaks it would allow a torrent of water to spill out that would flood areas downstream, including regions of eastern Uzbekistan.”

Moreover, Uzbekistan says during the time the reservoir for the dam is being filled less water would flow into the Amu-Darya river and that would have a negative effect on agriculture in Uzbekistan and further downstream.

In addition, the expert said that some have suggested a third reason Uzbekistan objects to Rogun is that if the dam is constructed Tajikistan would not only have enough electricity for domestic consumption but would have additional electricity to export to Afghanistan, Pakistan and possibly even India.

Mr Pannier said that “Uzbekistan would like to do the same but might not have the opportunity if Rogun is built and generating the planned 3,600 MW annually.”

The expert noted that Tajikistan, in turn, says Rogun would be safe, even if a major earthquake struck, and Dushanbe has insisted that the level of water reaching Uzbekistan would not be seriously affected while the reservoir is being filled.

Source : Trend News

voda 16 augustus 2015 17:30

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Guyana scraps plans to build USD 2.6 bln hydropower plant

The Associated Press reported that Guyana is scrapping plans to build a USD 2.6 billion hydropower plant following concerns about the cost of a project that has been repeatedly delayed.

Mr Winston Jordan, Finance Minister, said that the cost would be more than double the country's external debt.

The project aimed to generate 165 MW to end rolling blackouts and provide cheaper and cleaner electricity, especially to rural jungle communities.

Mr Jordan said that officials are now researching a large waterfall near the border with Venezuela as the possible site for a larger and cheaper plant with help from Brazil's government.

He also said that officials will encourage the private sector to help build small hydropower plants and sell power to the government.

Source : The Associated Press

voda 17 augustus 2015 16:48

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UNHCR commissions hydro-power project in Taraba

Ms Angele Dikongue Atangana, UNHCRTHE Representative of the United Nations High Commission of Refugees to Nigeria and ECOWAS, said that millions of Nigerians are suffering due to lack of peace in the country.

Ms Atangana, who made this known yesterday through the UNHCR Head of sub-Office, Cesar Mbav Tshilombo, in Kakara Village of Sardauna Local Council of Taraba State during the commissioning of the hydro-power project which The Guardian learnt was financed by the commission, stressed the need for Nigerians, irrespective of religious and ethnic differences, to embrace peace.

Elated by the existing peace in the Mambilla Plateau of the state, the commission admonished Nigerians to borrow leaves from the people “on this beautiful Mambilla Plateau”, noting that “that is why today we are here to commission this very important and all-encompassing project.”

While soliciting for meaningful collaboration between all stakeholders in an effort to continue to protect people suffering from any form of displacement, the need for the communities to strive to live in peace like one people and always avoid any situation that could compromise harmony and lead to unnecessary disputes, clashes and bloodshed, as noted by the commission, can no longer be over-emphasised.

The hydro-power project, which capacity was pegged at 400 megawatts, the commission believed, would go a long way to generate employment for the teeming youths of the community.

Ms Atangana said that “The scheme is a major source of employment for the entire community, including some 10,000 Nigerians whom UNHCR repatriated from Cameroun whom as made known by her ‘happen to be inhabitants of this area.’”

Rather than behaving like other organisations that will not expand their financial resources to assist the people, UNHCR said they have no choice than to assist the state government to complete the project so as to address youths’ unemployment that was in the past a menace in the area.

“UNHCR saw the need to join force with the Taraba State government to provide funds for the construction and installation of the 400MW small hydro-power scheme that today provides sustainable energy for industrial activities in this company.

The state governor, Darius Dickson Ishaku, said the project was dear to his heart because it is one of the projects that were initiated by him while serving as the Minister of State for Power during the last political dispensation.

Ishaku, who said the state government would not drag its feet in ensuring effective collaboration with the UNHCR, United Nations Industrial Development Organisation and others, pleaded with the people of the community to avoid acts capable of truncating the existence of the project, as that would accelerate the growth of poverty in the area.

Source : The Guardian

voda 18 augustus 2015 15:33

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Chinese funding pours into Sri Lankan hydropower projects

CCTV.com reported that the beautiful island nation, Sri Lanka stands right off the southeastern tip of India. The country is located in the middle of busy shipping routes in the Indian Ocean.

Accordingly, Sri Lanka's government in Colombo has given the green light in recent years for major infrastructure development to establish the country as a manufacturing and trading hub. Support for large-scale infrastructure projects can also lead many Sri Lankans out of poverty.

Yet, Sri Lanka continues to lack a reliable electric grid, while the country remains dependent on oil imports. Rapid economic growth means rising energy demand, but power outages occur frequently here.

However, Sri Lanka has a tropical climate with plenty of water resources, which create favorable prospects for a strong hydropower sector.

Chinese investors, banks and companies are looking to engage in more eco-friendly energy projects from all over the world, which include financing hydropower projects in Sri Lanka.

Earlier this month, the Industrial and Commercial Bank of China announced that the bank would grant a USD 82 million loan to construct a hydropower project in Kithulgala, 90 miles northeast of Colombo, which is expected to add 35 MW for the national grid, according to News.LK Website.

Project developers plan to build a dam 24-meters high and 113 meters long across the Kelani River; along with a tunnel, 3.5-km long, that would connect a hydropower plant to be established in Yatiyanthota. Sri Lanka's Ministry of Power and Energy played a leading role to jumpstart the project.

Yes, water appears plentiful in Sri Lanka, but prolonged droughts could dampen the reliability of hydropower. Hence, China-based solar energy company, Hanergy Group, held a forum last September in Colombo to address: Integrating solar and hydropower sources for the country.

Ms Helen Zhang, VP of Hanergy Group China, pointed to a scientific study showing that Sri Lanka on average gets 5-5.9 hours of sunshine, daily, as compared to 2.2 hrs/d for Germany.

Additionally, Colombo has set an ambitious nationwide target of 20% power generation from renewables by 2020 and 100% electrification of households by the end of 2015.

Ms Zhang said that "Conventional energy sources such as oil, coal, peat and uranium are depleting rapidly in the world. The world is now focusing on harnessing, renewable energy sources such as wind, solar, tidal wave, biomass and hydropower generation, which is cheap and environment-friendly."

Source : CCTV.com

voda 24 augustus 2015 20:04

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India for resolving hydropower plant issue with Pakistan

PTI reported that with Pakistan expressing reservations over the under, construction Ratle Hydroelectric Power Project in Jammu and Kashmir, India has sought resolution of the issue through talks.

Surces in the Union Water Resources Ministry said that the Centre’s response came after the Pakistani Government sent a missive to India demanding appointment of a ‘neutral expert’ under provisions of the Indus Waters Treaty for the 850 MW power project being constructed on the Chenab river.

In a communication to the Indus Water Commissioner in India about 20 days ago, the sources said, Pakistan raised certain apprehensions over the project design.

Pakistan has raised the issue of setting up of lower spillways for sediment management, which it apprehends could lead to flooding. Pakistan is of the view that higher spillways should be established instead of lower spillways, the sources said.

A senior ministry official, who is privy to the development, said that “In return, we have written to the Pakistan Government 10 days back. In our reply, we have sought to hold talks over the issue.”

Noting that the design Ratle Hydroelectric Power Project has already been shared with Pakistan, the official said that the date for the next Indus Water Commission meeting between the two countries was yet to be decided.

Under the Indus Waters Treaty, India and Pakistan have each created a permanent post of Commissioner for Indus Waters. As per the provisions, the Commissioners may discuss questions arising under the treaty related to settlement of differences and disputes and in the case of non-resolution, take further action for resolution through a neutral expert, negotiators or Court of Arbitration.

Mr Manmohan Singh, Former PM of India, had laid foundation of the power plant on the Chenab river in 2013. The run-of-the -river project, which is the country’s first hydroelectric project that was bid out through tariff based international competitive bidding, will cost INR 5,500 crore.

The sources recalled a similar case in the past wherein, Pakistan had sought appointment of a ‘neutral expert’ during the construction of Baglihar hydropower project in Jammu and Kashmir about a decade ago.

Later, the World Bank, which Pakistan had approached for arbitration in the issue, named a Swiss national as a neutral expert to resolve the dam issue.

Pakistan had approached the bank, which is a signatory to the 1960 Indus Water Treaty between the two countries, for arbitration after talks between India and Pakistan had failed.

The neutral expert delivered Expert Determination on Baglihar Hydroelectric Project in 2007.

Source : PTI

voda 24 augustus 2015 20:04

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DJB commissions first hydropower plant in Delhi - Report

The Delhi Jal Board has commissioned the first-ever hydropower plant in the city which will produce 20,000 KWh of electricity per year.

The plant has been set up at DJB's Sewage Treatment Plant in Chilla in East Delhi.

DJB said in an statement that "This is the first plant in Delhi which will generate power through hydraulic turbines propelled by treated effluent coming out of STP. It is a pilot project which has been set up free of cost. We are also exploring the possibility of replication of this 'Green Power Generation' at other installations as well."

It said that "The generated electricity will be utilised at STP itself and the plant will produce 20,000 KWh of electricity per year."

Source : DNA

voda 24 augustus 2015 20:28

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Brazil to compensate hydropower generators for losses

Reuters reported that Brazil's government offered a mechanism to partially compensate hydropower generators for losses related to below-capacity operations, as the country struggles to get out of a power crisis that has cost companies and consumers billions.

Brasilia published a provisional decree containing initial rules for hydropower generators to offset some of their recent losses with generation deficits. The decree is expected to end a legal battle that threatened to destabilize the country's regulated power market.

The decree still needs to be voted in Congress and could be modified.

The main feature of the proposed mechanism would allow hydropower generators to recoup losses by granting an extension on current hydropower concession contracts.

The government said companies could ask for extensions of up to 15 years on their contracts.

Complementary legislation would still be needed, particularly to define a method to calculate how much of an extension a company would be eligible for in relation to the size of its losses.

Shares of some of the companies involved, such as Companhia Paranaense de Energia, Companhia Energetica de Minas Gerais and Tractebel, were little changed after the decree's publication, indicating investors do not expect a final decision soon.

Brazil's Energy Ministry has restricted hydropower plant operations this year, keeping them below capacity in order to save water in reservoirs during the current dry season and reduce the risk of a future supply collapse.

As a result, hydro generators must buy power in the spot market to honor supply contracts with power distributors.

In recent weeks, several companies have gone to court to avoid or limit those payments, arguing it is not their fault if the government restricts operations to levels that are insufficient to meet their contract obligations.

Source : Reuters

voda 24 augustus 2015 20:38

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Micro-hydropower electricity generation could save water industry millions

New research findings from Bangor University and Trinity College Dublin have highlighted the potential for further cost savings from micro-hydropower. Savings of up to an additional GBP 1 million a year in Wales alone could help keep water bills down.

The water industry consumes a vast amount of energy due to the need to treat, pump and distribute water and wastewater around the country. This results in large quantities of greenhouse gas emissions as well as significant costs that can add to consumer water bills as the price of electricity increases.

A EUR 1 million ERDF Ireland-Wales Programme-funded research project investigated whether placing hydropower turbines within the water system could save the water industry, and water customers, money. The research looked at the current efficiency of water supply system, the best technology and how much it might cost, the environmental benefits, and which groups need to collaborate to enable the water industry to reap the greatest benefits from installing micro-hydropower into their systems.

The results proved positive, showing in Wales, for example that Dwr Cymru Welsh Water could ultimately save a further GBP 1 million every year by generating around 10 million KW of electricity using micro-hydropower. That is enough electricity to power at least 2,000 homes in Wales, simply by harnessing water already flowing around the system. Similar potential savings were found for water companies in Ireland. This would not only save money, but would also prevent around 10,000 tonne of greenhouse gas from being released into the atmosphere by the generation of electricity.

However, the project partners also appreciated the difficulties faced in delivering these benefits in the current climate. Current hydropower technology cannot yet offer the low cost compact technology needed to realise all this potential.

Mr Mike Pedley, Head of Energy from Dwr Cymru Welsh Water welcomed the project findings saying that "At Welsh Water we already make considerable use of hydro but this project has helped bring into focus where more could be done with the right technological developments. Equipment such as pressure reducing valves are common in all water companies' networks but none has yet to offer a viable hydro solution for the majority of these sites."

The project partners now hope to take the initial findings further with the development and demonstration of new low-cost turbine technology. They are currently exploring regional and European funding to make Wales and Ireland world leaders in providing energy efficient water services to consumers. With the help of Dwr Cymru Welsh Water this can be made a reality in the years ahead.

Mr Prysor Williams, the project lead and Co-Investigator at Bangor University's School of Environment, Natural Resources & Geography, said that "The Hydro-BPT project has been insightful to say the least. We hope to continue working with Trinity College Dublin, the water industry and other relevant stakeholders from across the EU in further projects that build on this work. There's no doubt that the water industry is demonstrating an awareness of energy efficiency, and the work of the Hydro-BPT team can help them achieve a more sustainable future."

Source : Phys.org

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voda 25 augustus 2015 17:26

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India for resolving hydropower plant issue with Pakistan

PTI reported that with Pakistan expressing reservations over the under, construction Ratle Hydroelectric Power Project in Jammu and Kashmir, India has sought resolution of the issue through talks.

Sources in the Union Water Resources Ministry said that the Centre’s response came after the Pakistani Government sent a missive to India demanding appointment of a ‘neutral expert’ under provisions of the Indus Waters Treaty for the 850 MW power project being constructed on the Chenab river.

In a communication to the Indus Water Commissioner in India about 20 days ago, the sources said, Pakistan raised certain apprehensions over the project design.

Pakistan has raised the issue of setting up of lower spillways for sediment management, which it apprehends could lead to flooding. Pakistan is of the view that higher spillways should be established instead of lower spillways, the sources said.

A senior ministry official, who is privy to the development, said that “In return, we have written to the Pakistan Government 10 days back. In our reply, we have sought to hold talks over the issue.”

Noting that the design Ratle Hydroelectric Power Project has already been shared with Pakistan, the official said that the date for the next Indus Water Commission meeting between the two countries was yet to be decided.

Under the Indus Waters Treaty, India and Pakistan have each created a permanent post of Commissioner for Indus Waters. As per the provisions, the Commissioners may discuss questions arising under the treaty related to settlement of differences and disputes and in the case of non-resolution, take further action for resolution through a neutral expert, negotiators or Court of Arbitration.

Mr Manmohan Singh, Former PM of India, had laid foundation of the power plant on the Chenab river in 2013. The run-of-the -river project, which is the country’s first hydroelectric project that was bid out through tariff based international competitive bidding, will cost INR 5,500 crore.

The sources recalled a similar case in the past wherein, Pakistan had sought appointment of a ‘neutral expert’ during the construction of Baglihar hydropower project in Jammu and Kashmir about a decade ago.

Later, the World Bank, which Pakistan had approached for arbitration in the issue, named a Swiss national as a neutral expert to resolve the dam issue.

Pakistan had approached the bank, which is a signatory to the 1960 Indus Water Treaty between the two countries, for arbitration after talks between India and Pakistan had failed.

The neutral expert delivered Expert Determination on Baglihar Hydroelectric Project in 2007.
Source : PTI

voda 26 augustus 2015 17:12

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Hydropower to lead renewables surge in Canada

Penn Energy reported that hydropower is predicted to provide half of all Canada’s cumulative installed power generation capacity by 2025.

A new report out this week forecasts that hydropower will remain the dominant power source in Canada’s energy mix over the next decade, with its installed capacity due to increase from around 77.6 GW last year 2014 to an estimated 84.8 GW by 2025.

And the study by research firm GlobalData states that in that same forecast period, other renewable sources, including wind, solar, biomass and biogas, will contribute 34.9 GW to the country’s energy mix, a 20.3% share.

Mr Chiradeep Chatterjee, GlobalData’s senior power analyst, said that the advent of federal and provincial policies supporting clean power means that Canada’s hydropower capacity is expected to increase at a high rate compared to coal and nuclear capacity in terms of future power generation.

Mr Chatterjee said that “Canada is a global leader in hydropower generation, with the technology favoured as a low-cost base-load power source that does not emit greenhouse gases. While installed hydropower capacity is expected to increase at a modest compound annual growth rate of 0.7%, a number of large hydropower projects are currently in the construction phase and the country has the infrastructure in place to cope with more than double its current hydropower capacity.”

He said that after hydropower, the foremost renewable sources over the forecast period will be wind and solar, with installed capacities of 24.9 GW and 6.9 GW respectively by 2025.

The analyst said that “With concern over rising carbon emissions and the possibility of outages at fossil fuel-based power plants, wind and solar capacity additions are expected to increase to meet rising demand. Government support could encourage the provinces of Quebec, Manitoba, Ontario, and Alberta to make large wind power capacity additions, while solar photovoltaic incentives, such as the Ontario Feed-in Tariff Program, will drive solar installations during the forecast period.”

Source : Penn Energy

voda 26 augustus 2015 19:51

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Mr Howard Buffett invests millions in Congo hydropower

Reuters reported that Mr Howard Buffett is placing a big bet on hydroelectricity to spur development in the Democratic Republic of Congo, pledging nearly USD 60 million for power projects in the war-torn central African nation.

The Howard G Buffett Foundation is putting up USD 19.7 million for construction of a hydropower plant in the country's North Kivu province, aiming to overcome chronic power shortages that hold back development. Buffett has committed another USD 39 million for two more plants envisioned in an ambitious investment program crafted by Congo's national parks agency and the British-based Virunga Foundation.

Mr Buffet, whose foundation has pumped USD 200 million over two decades into central and eastern Africa's Great Lakes region, said that hydro plants are really the game changer. It provides jobs, it provides new resources, new investment. It helps keep people from cutting the trees down for charcoal in the forests. So it's like a win, win, win.

Source : Philanthropy

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voda 27 augustus 2015 17:23

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ZPC to cut electricity generation at Kariba hydro power plant

Reuters reported that the Zimbabwe Power Company will cut electricity generation by a third to 475 MW at the Kariba hydro power plant due to low water levels likely worsening daily power cuts.

Kariba produces half of Zimbabwe's electricity. The cutback will also affect Zimbabwe's northern neighbour Zambia, which draws water from Kariba Dam.

The southern African country is producing a maximum 1 345 MW of power, half its peak demand, forcing local industries to use costly diesel generators to keep operations running. Electricity shortages have been blamed for keeping away potential investors.

ZPC said in a statement that generating power at current levels of 705 MW would lower water at Kariba Dam below minimum accepted levels before the start of the rainy season in November.

ZPC said that “This would result in a possible shut down of the station for the next two months.”

Chinese company Sino Hydro is adding another 300 MW to Kariba, a project which should be completed by the end of 2018.

ZPC has previously said that Zimbabwe plans to build new power stations to generate 3 500 MW at a cost of USD 5 billion to end chronic power cuts that have damaged the economy.

Source : Reuters

voda 6 september 2015 15:34

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India and Nepal to enhance hydro power development mechanism

ANI reported that a conference titled 'Enhancing India-Nepal Power Trading: Issues Involved' brought together India and Nepal to address the issues in implementing the Power Trade Agreement signed in October 2014 between India and Nepal. The power trade agreement includes development of transmission interconnections, grid connectivity, power exchange and trading through governmental, public and private.

The conference was organized by the Confederation Industry of India in collaboration with Ministry of Power, Government of India. The forum was attended by officials from India and Nepal and experts from governmental and non-governmental organization. Nepal is immensely endowed with huge hydro power potential of 44000 MW.

The Government of Nepal is giving priority to develop its vast hydropower reserves in order to meet its growing demand for energy and power export to India. If and when hydropower projects in Nepal are completed, the country is likely to turn into a power surplus supplier, with the bulk of power being exported to India.

Source : ANI

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