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Alaska State Agency Seeking to Develop Low Watana Hydro Project

According to a State Agency, the Alaska Energy Authority, the state would be engaged in the pursuit of developing a 600 MW hydro project on the Susitna River, to the North of Anchorage.

29 Nov 2010

WindPower Innovations to Offer Solutions for a Hydro Power Plant in Alaska

WindPower Innovations, a company known for its smart grid solutions and wind power generation infrastructure, is into hydropower solutions as well.

25 Nov 2010

Research and Markets Unveils Trends in Hydropower Production of Canada

Research and Markets has released its latest report titled "Hydro Power Market Outlook in Canada to 2020 - Capacity, Generation, Regulations, Key Power Plants, and Key Companies." The report delves in detail about the existing hydro power production in Canada and offers estimation on energy production up to 2020.

25 Nov 2010

Uttarakhand Jal Vidyut Nigam to Increase Hydropower Capacity by 1600 MW

The Uttarakhand Jal Vidyut Nigam (UJVNL), an Indian State owned hydropower manufacturer, is planning to add 1500 to 1600 MW of hydropower capability during the next four to five years. The company’s total installed capacity is currently 1305 MW.

25 Nov 2010

Research and Markets Release Report on Hydro Power Market Analysis in Norway

Research and Markets has proclaimed the addition of a new report by Global Data, titled ‘Hydro Power Market Outlook in Norway to 2020 - Capacity, Generation, Regulations, Key Power Plants, and Key Companies’.

24 Nov 2010

Colombo High Court Rules in Favor of Bhoruka Power Lanka for Gurugoda Hydro Project

The Colombo Commercial High Court ordered the Central Environmental Authority (CEA) to desist interfering with the commissioning procedures of the Gurugoda Oya Mini Hydro Power Project.

24 Nov 2010

Afghan Hydro Power Plants to Utilize Russian Equipment and Expertise

One of the burning issues in Afghanistan is the scarcity of electricity, as the national electric power plants are either totally closed, or are functioning with only a small fraction of power being generated.

24 Nov 2010

Tibet to Build 510 MW Hydro Power Station Across Brahmaputra River

The Brahmaputra River arising from the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau in China will have its large power station called the Zangmu Hydropower Station in the middle course of the river in Gyaca County, Lhoka Prefecture, located in an autonomous region of Tibet. The river with its vast gap between the lowest and highest points and with heavy water flow provides copious water resources required for power production.

24 Nov 2010

Copperbelt Energy Proposes to Build Kabompo Hydro Power Generation Plant

Copperbelt Energy, a company that supplies electricity for the use of mines in South Africa, has declared its intentions to build Kabompo hydro power plant, to be located in the northwestern province with an investment of around USD 120 million.

19 Nov 2010

Malaysian State to Invest in Mini-Hydro Power Plant

Perak, a state in Malaysia, will get its first eco-friendly miniature hydro power generating plant. Datuk Seri Dr Zambry Abd Kadir, Perak Mentri Besar, said that the plant built with an investment of around RM10million will produce up to 10 MW electric- power and is anticipated to commence its construction soon.

18 Nov 2010