Kiewit Barnard JV wins contract for Gross Reservoir Expansion Project
WEBJul 16, 2019 — Denver Water has awarded a two-year, $4.5 million contract for planning and pre-construction work during the final design phase of the $464 million Gross Reservoir Expansion Project to the Kiewit Barnard Joint Venture. If the team’s performance during the planning and pre-construction phase meets Denver Water’s expectations, a separate ...
Polihali Dam marks significant milestone with Senqu River diversion
WEBAug 9, 2023 — The Lesotho Highlands Development Authority (LHDA), along with consultants and contractors involved in the Polihali Dam project, marked a crucial milestone in its construction on Friday. The event commemorated the successful diversion of the Senqu River by the pre-cofferdam, and the subsequent diversion of the river into and through the diversion tunnels ahead of the construction of the ...
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WEBSocietal polarisation and the hydropower industry: Navigating complex waters. While hydropower offers significant environmental and economic benefits, it also poses substantial social and ecological challenges. More Risks. Misinformation and disinformation. Cyber insecurity. Inflation. Biodiversity loss and ecosystem collapse. Economic downturn.
Re-inventing the waterwheel - International Water Power
WEBFeb 10, 1999 — The original aim in using this Roman invention was to demonstrate to young people how, in this high-technology age, electricity can be generated from renewable energy. A derelict Ferguson tractor gave us a solution to the problem of how to gear up the waterwheel from 10rpm to drive an alternator. Using …
First unit of CPEC's Suki Kinari hydropower project connected to …
WEBAug 16, 2024 — The first unit of the Suki Kinari Hydropower Project in northwest Pakistan was successfully connected to the national grid on Monday, marking a significant milestone in the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) initiative.
A powerful 50 years at Niagara - International Water Power
WEBApr 15, 2011 — The New York Power Authority recently celebrated 50 years of power production at the Niagara power project. Here, IWP&DC takes a look at the history and development of the largest hydroelectric facility in New York State, and discovers why it is considered an outstanding engineering achievement. Staff Writer April 15, 2011.
Kleinschmidt to work on Orr Ditch hydro project
WEBJan 31, 2022 — Kleinschmidt Associates is to support the Orr Ditch Hydroelectric Project in Nevada, US, as it moves forward to final design and construction after being selected by Truckee Meadows Water Authority (TMWA) to provide engineering services. TMWA and Kleinschmidt have worked together over the last four …
A weighting game - International Water Power
WEBApr 13, 2010 — A weighting game. A fresh step in closed, modular hydro power concepts comes in US firm Gravity Power LLC’s shaft-and-weight piston system. Report by Patrick Reynolds. For Jim Fiske, who has been working with a variety of energy storage technologies for more than 10 years, hydro power was a new challenge.
Concentrating on Cuban hydro potential - International Water Power
WEBDec 14, 2000 — Cuba’s mountainous landscape can support an estimated hydro potential of14,600GWh/yr, which would substitute the need for 1M tons of fuel oil costing an estimated US$120M.Although hydro power does make an important contribution to the country’s renewable energy base, developments have been delayed by repercussions from the Cuban economic ...
Canada’s energy future is powered by water
WEBAug 31, 2022 — Water is the lifeforce of humanity. For over 130 years, water has powered Canada from coast to coast – providing clean, renewable, affordable and abundant power for business, homes, technology, electric vehicles, and more. Today there are over 550 hydropower facilities across the country, powering over 60 …