Hydropower

Hydropower Hub

As one of the most established renewable sources, hydropower continues to underpin Europe’s clean energy mix. Explore news and expert insights about innovations in pumped storage and digital upgrades that are helping hydropower support flexibility, reliability, and system stability.

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Stay up to date with the latest Hydropower news, featuring fresh insights, breakthrough innovations, and key developments from across the energy sector. Explore how this theme is evolving and shaping the future of the industry.

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Drax invests £2m to preserve iconic Tongland hydro plant

Drax's investment has revitalised the 90-year-old Tongland Power Station, preserving a key part of Scotland's hydroelectric heritage

Pamela Largue
09/07/2026

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A journey into the heart of New Zealand’s national grid

When we talk about mission-critical networking, we often use terms like 'five-nines availability' and 'low latency', writes Dominique Verhulst.

Guest/partner contributor
06/07/2026

Aker Solutions wins contract for Norwegian hydropower plant

The Tussa II hydropower plant will feature two 75MW Pelton turbine units providing a total installed capacity of 150MW.

Pamela Largue
30/06/2026

How energy security fears are driving renewables momentum

In this Energy Transitions podcast, Bruce Douglas of the Global Renewables Alliance, says today's energy security concerns are driving the shift to renewables.

Pamela Largue
16/06/2026

Statkraft boss on customer acceptance and PPA success

Birgitte Ringstad Vartdal explains that one of the challenges in Norway is “we almost take the electricity system and low prices for granted”.

Kelvin Ross
09/06/2026

Statkraft plans $7bn investment in Norwegian hydropower

Approximately $4 billion will be allocated to maintenance of existing assets to safeguard current generation capacity and increase output.

Pamela Largue
23/05/2026

Voith Hydro selects Uwe Zulehner as North America CEO

Zulehner will lead the team in delivering hydropower solutions and services across North America.

Pamela Largue
13/05/2026

GE Vernova to deliver pumped-storage units for India’s Upper Sileru hydro plant

The Upper Sileru pumped hydro plant, located in Andhra Pradesh, will be able to power about three million homes annually once complete.

Pamela Largue
05/05/2026

IRENA touts 2025 renewables surge as case for resilience

Global renewable capacity reached 5.2TW in 2025; IRENA says their deployment can help build resilience against external shocks.

Yusuf Latief
02/04/2026

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