July 18th, 2023
Via AquatechTrade, a look at the potential of modular, decentralized nuclear powered desalination plants the future for water: According to the World Nuclear Association, nuclear energy is already being used for desalination, yet has the potential for much greater use. Following his fusion energy moonshot at the IDA World Congress in Sydney, Prof. Lienhard shares […]
Read more »‘Giant Methane Factories’: Hydropower Has Long Been Touted as Clean Energy. But Is It?
July 16th, 2023
Via Inside Climate News, a report on decades of research that now suggest that hydropower has a far greater climate impact than once thought: Mark Easter couldn’t help but feel disappointed when he learned about a new study from Stanford University, which drew connections between the ongoing drought in the American West and an increase […]
Read more »July 14th, 2023
Courtesy of The Africa Report, an insightful graphical look at Southern Africa’s hydroelectric dams, state of play, and potential: In light of the power crisis in Southern Africa, Presidents Ramaphosa and Tshisekedi urged world leaders in Paris to invest in the Grand Inga Dam. “[…] Let us now put money on the table and collectively […]
Read more »India’s Solar Canals: Good For Environment, But Not For Business
July 14th, 2023
Via Mongabay, a report on India’s solar canals: A solar canal is a canal fitted with solar panels, increasing their efficiency, and reducing evaporation and land usage. Gujarat pioneered the concept of solar panels on canals about 11 years ago. But the progress it has made is slow compared to that of large solar parks. […]
Read more »July 12th, 2023
Via Energy Daily, a look at how climate change is challenging hydropower-dependent Austria: High in the Austrian Alps, hundreds of construction workers toil in a huge underground project aimed at storing hydropower as climate change has reduced the country’s water-dependent electricity production.Austria draws more than 60 percent of its electricity output from the renewable energy […]
Read more »Angola: Water Under the Bridge
July 4th, 2023
Via The Business Year, a look at Angola’s hydropower potential: In Angola, hydropower is a crucial source of renewable energy, representing around 70% of total installed capacity. Could hydropower and the Angolan example help bridge the gap to net zero? Over recent years, more and more members of the global club of nations have adopted […]
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