December 22nd, 2024
Via The Diplomat, a look at how Ecuador’s energy crisis has focused attention on its under-performing hydroelectric dams built by China’s state-owned enterprises. For the past three month, the Ecuadorian government has been struggling to combat droughts within the Mazar and Coca rivers. These droughts are occurring due to El Nino, forcing Ecuador’s mainly hydroelectric system to […]
Read more »Pricing Energy for Groundwater: A Path to Sustainable Irrigation and Climate Resilience
November 21st, 2024
Via Carbon Copy, a look at how pricing energy for groundwater extraction could promote more efficient use of both water and energy, arrest groundwater depletion, and make irrigation more sustainable: As Azerbaijan hosts the Conference of the Parties (COP29), it is worth noting that this water-scarce nation heavily depends on water inflow from upstream countries […]
Read more »November 21st, 2024
Via Yale e360, a look at how an unprecedented drought has lowered reservoirs in hydropower-dependent Zambia, leading to economically crippling blackouts and spurring a push for solar. With multiple utility-scale arrays now in the works, the nation is betting on solar to increase its power capacity by a third. “When the lights are off, people […]
Read more »Switzerland: Covering Alps With Floating Solar
November 13th, 2024
Via Eco News, a look at Switzerland’s use of floating solar: Countries around the world are striving to establish a strong foothold in the energy sector. This goal could be achieved through a diverse portfolio of projects focused on generating energy from renewable sources like solar and wind. In this context, Switzerland has sparked global […]
Read more »November 11th, 2024
Via the Fair Observer, a look at new hydropower projects in the Balkans threaten to endanger the last wild rivers of Europe. Despite the large environmental impact of traditional hydropower plants as well as the climate-related risk of investment, developers continue to push for new dams. Conservation groups are raising awareness and advocating for stronger […]
Read more »Nepal’s Hydropower Ambitions at the Crossroads of Climate Shocks
October 9th, 2024
Via The Diplomat, a look at how Nepal’s vulnerability to climate-related water shocks is exacerbated by its unique geological and hydrological features Several devastating floods and landslides hit Nepal during this year’s monsoon season. The most recent occurred in late September, affecting millions of people, causing widespread loss of life, and considerable destruction of infrastructure, including ravaging […]
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