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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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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

Partner content

How Uniper is using a three point guiding strategy in the energy transition

Uniper is positioning itself as a key partner in Europe’s energy transition, balancing security of supply and affordability with a clear commitment to climate neutrality.

Enlit Editorial Team
26/02/2026

High-density hydro storage system reaches full power milestone

“The future of long-life, low-cost energy storage is in the hills of Devon,” says Stephen Crosher, Chief Executive of RheEnergise.

Pamela Largue
30/01/2026

EU allocates €650 million for cross-border energy infrastructure

Fourteen EU cross-border energy projects will benefit from the funding – six for electricity and smart grids and eight for hydrogen.

Jonathan Spencer Jones
30/01/2026

Decarbonisation slows in Europe due to less wind and hydro

Report from Montel EnAppSys shows the contribution of fossil fuels to total power generation last year increased to 27% to 2024.

Pamela Largue
20/01/2026

Avangrid commissions $1.65bn US-Canada hydropower HVDC line

The 233km project delivers 1.2GW of hydropower from Quebec to reinforce security of supply and reduce energy costs in New England.

Pamela Largue
19/01/2026

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