International Water Power & Dam Construction

With our November issue currently on its way to subscribers, why not check out the October 2024 edition, which is packed with essential insights for professionals and enthusiasts in hydropower, infrastructure, and renewable energy. Here's what you can't miss: 🔍 Spotlight on safety: The 2023 Teesta Dam failure offers a vital case study on how hydro-mechanical equipment plays a crucial role in preventing disasters. 🛡️ Cybersecurity in Hydropower: Explore advanced tools for risk assessment and investment to secure our future. 💡 Small Hydro, Big Impact: Discover how small-scale hydro projects in Ghana and Norway are solving local energy challenges and powering communities sustainably. 🇪🇺 Europe’s Hydropower Renaissance: From modernizing historic plants to boosting energy storage in the UK, see how Europe is transforming its hydropower legacy and paving the way for efficient hydro development. 🛠️ Innovations in Civil Works: Learn how AI and 3D earth modeling are revolutionizing dam monitoring and infrastructure safety. 🏗️ Hydraulic Machinery & Future Tech: Dive into cutting-edge advancements, including 3D printing breakthroughs for US manufacturing in hydropower. Join the conversation on sustainable energy, innovation, and resilience. Don’t miss these compelling stories and expert insights! 🌍 👉 https://lnkd.in/dNA9d9EJ #hydropower #sustainability #dams #innovation #renewableenergy

⚒ Welcome to this week's edition of International Water Power & Dam Construction's regular newsletter 👉 Invite your colleagues and connections to the International Water Power & Dam Construction group, a network of industry professionals on LinkedIn, for daily updates on the sector. 👉 Follow International Water Power & Dam Construction for daily news updates and regular project spotlights #hydropower #hydroelectric #damengineering

📢 𝗘𝗮𝗿 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗥𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗣𝗼𝗹𝗹 𝗔𝗹𝗲𝗿𝘁! 📢 Hydropower requires a wider range of fields and expertise than most industries. True - “Hydropower offers exciting challenges. It encompasses a wide range of fields and themes, including bespoke engineering, economics, social issues, water management, biodiversity, automation, and digitalization. Few industries require the breadth of expertise that hydropower needs.” (ESMAP 2023).  #netzero #renewableenergy #futureoftheplanet #hydropower #climatechange

Aspen Technology, Inc. has announced a strategic partnership with Landsvirkjun, Iceland’s largest power producer. Landsvirkjun will use AspenTech’s OSI Digital Grid Management software to improve real-time control and optimize power generation across its 18 power plants. Landsvirkjun, which generates around 70% of Iceland’s electricity from renewable sources like hydroelectric, geothermal, and wind, aims to strengthen its operational efficiency and decision-making. The software implementation includes SCADA, Generation Management, and Historian capabilities. These tools will enhance Landsvirkjun’s ability to handle production costing, economic dispatch, schedule optimization, real-time control, and data reporting. Read more: https://lnkd.in/eQ36tsYP #gridmanagement #hydropower #renewableenergy

🔋 Revitalizing Europe's Hydropower Legacy: A Path to a Greener Future 🌍 As Europe strides toward decarbonization, historic hydropower plants are getting a 21st-century upgrade! From Bavaria to Montenegro and Sweden, innovative projects are blending sustainability with cultural preservation—proving that the past can help power our future. 🌿 Key highlights: 🇩🇪 Töging, Germany: A century-old powerhouse is transforming into the Bavarian Hydropower Competence Centre, reducing 4.5 tons of CO₂ emissions per m² by reusing existing structures. New sustainable features include wooden constructions and photovoltaic systems. 🇲🇪 Perućica, Montenegro: An €83 million modernization will boost capacity and support decarbonization goals, backed by strategic European partnerships. 🇸🇪 Untra, Sweden: Replacing century-old generators increases output and efficiency, enough to power 18,000 homes – all while preserving vital industrial heritage. These projects exemplify how strategic investments in renewable infrastructure can balance energy needs, sustainability, and history. Curious to learn more about how hydropower is shaping Europe's energy future? Check out the full story here: https://lnkd.in/eJ9vHz9H #sustainability #hydropower #greenenergy

Hydro Tasmania celebrates 50 years of the Gordon Dam! 🎉 On November 25th, Hydro Tasmania celebrates the 50th anniversary of the Gordon Dam – an enduring symbol of Tasmania’s pioneering spirit and commitment to renewable energy. Completed on November 25, 1974, this engineering marvel transformed the rugged southwest into a powerhouse of hydropower innovation. Nestled in the heart of Tasmania’s wild landscape, the Gordon Dam isn’t just a feat of engineering; it’s a tribute to the visionary minds, resilient communities, and dedicated workers who made it possible. ✨ Some fascinating facts about Gordon Dam: 🔹 Designed by Chief Engineer Dr. Sergio Giudici—whose grandson, Oliver Giudici, now continues the family legacy at Hydro Tasmania, as the fourth generation to work with the company! 🔹 Standing 140m tall, Gordon Dam is the tallest arch dam in Australia – more than twice the height of Hobart’s iconic Wrest Point Casino. 🔹 The dam holds an incredible 154,000 cubic meters of concrete – enough to create about 5,700 replicas of the Statue of Liberty! 🔹 During peak construction, Strathgordon Village was home to 2,000 residents, including families. 🔹 The village boasted Tasmania’s only heated swimming pool at the time—a symbol of innovation even beyond the dam’s core purpose. Here’s to 50 years of renewable energy, engineering excellence, and community spirit! 💡💚 Video by Hydro Tasmania #HydroTasmania #GordonDam #renewableenergy

The Kuwarsi small hydroelectric project, with a capacity of 9.90MW, has officially commenced operations ahead of schedule in Himachal Pradesh, India. Located near Lamu Village, about 65km from Chamba Town, the project is situated on a tributary of the Ravi River and is designed to harness the region's hydroelectric potential efficiently. Developed by V.B. Hydro Projects Limited, the facility features two horizontal Francis turbines operating at a rated speed of 750 RPM. With a net head of 120.36m, the power generated at 6.6 kV is evacuated at 33 kV and 66 kV through an outdoor switchyard. This project marks the first completed venture in India by Geppert Hydro India Private Limited, an extension of the Austria-based Geppert Hydro. The company, known for its 128-year engineering legacy, contributed its European design expertise, adapted to Indian site conditions. The collaboration between Indian and Austrian engineering teams ensured a solution tailored to the region's unique challenges. Read more: https://lnkd.in/eUBaBgqY #hydropower #hydroelectric #smallhydro

BELO MONTE, BRAZIL The Belo Monte hydroelectric project is located on the Xingu River in Pará, Brazil. As the second-largest hydroelectric complex in Brazil, it boasts a total power generation potential of 11,233MW. It comprises three primary components: the main powerhouse at Belo Monte, the primary spillway at Pimentel Island, and a supplemental powerhouse. At the heart of the project, the main powerhouse houses 18 Francis turbines, each capable of generating 611MW. These turbines form the backbone of the facility's power generation capabilities. Complementing this, the supplemental powerhouse at Pimental contributes an additional 233.1MW through six bulb turbines, each rated at 38.8MW. A distinctive feature of the Belo Monte project is its intricate system of reservoirs and canals. The complex includes two reservoirs: the Reservatorio dos Canais (Canals Reservoir) and the Reservatorio da Calha do Xingu (Xingu Riverbed Reservoir). Perhaps most notably, the project diverts more than 80% of the Xingu River's flow through two enormous artificial canals, each spanning 500m in width, to channel water to the main powerhouse. The project's scale is further emphasized by its structural dimensions. The main dam at Pimental stands 36m tall and stretches 6248m in length, with a structural volume of 4,768,000 cubic meters. The Calha Do Xingu Reservoir alone has a normal capacity of 2,069,000,000 cubic meters and covers a surface area of 333 square kilometers. Despite its impressive maximum capacity of 11,233 MW, the Belo Monte Dam's actual power generation fluctuates significantly due to seasonal variations in the Xingu River's flow. During peak water seasons, the dam can operate at full capacity. However, power generation can plummet to as little as 1000MW during the 4-6 month low-water season. This variability results in an average power generation of approximately 4,500 MW, or about 39% of its maximum capacity, raising questions about the project's overall efficiency. The construction of Belo Monte was a lengthy process marked by various challenges and milestones. Initiated in March 2011 with the construction of access roads, the project faced numerous delays due to legal and environmental concerns. Key dates in its development include the granting of environmental approval in February 2010, the signing of the construction contract in August 2010, and the issuance of the full construction license in June 2011. The first turbine began commercial operations in April 2016, with the project reaching completion in November 2019 upon the installation of the 18th turbine. The power generated at Belo Monte is integrated into Brazil's National Interconnected System (SIN) through the Tucuruí-Macapá-Manaus transmission line. This integration allows for the distribution of energy across Brazil, potentially meeting various industrial and residential needs throughout the country. #dam #Brazil #hydropower #hydroelectric

Eco Wave Power has received the final Nationwide Permit (NWP) from the US Army Corps of Engineers for its wave energy project at the Port of Los Angeles. This milestone paves the way for the first onshore wave energy installation in the US, located at AltaSea’s premises. The permit, granted under NWP 52 for Water-Based Renewable Energy Generation Pilot Projects, authorizes the installation of eight wave energy floaters on an existing concrete wharf at Municipal Pier One. The project will include an energy conversion unit housed in two 20ft shipping containers placed on the wharf deck, linked to the floaters. With the conversion unit already on-site, Eco Wave Power plans to complete installation by the end of the first quarter of 2025. Read more: https://lnkd.in/d2SnGyud #waveenergy #renewableenergy #waterpower

📢 𝗘𝗮𝗿 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗥𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗣𝗼𝗹𝗹 𝗔𝗹𝗲𝗿𝘁! 📢 A recent World Bank report on gender equality in the hydropower sector identified there was a lack of awareness among women about opportunities in the hydropower sector. The 2023 Ear to the River Survey showed that over 70% of the current North American workforce didn’t intentionally seek a career in hydropower. The World Bank report highlighted three key characteristics that need to be better known to the public. We want your opinion! 𝗪𝗵𝗶𝗰𝗵 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝘀𝗲 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗰𝘀 𝗱𝗼 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗯𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗲𝘃𝗲 𝗶𝘀 𝗺𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗵𝘆𝗱𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿 𝗶𝗻𝗱𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝗯𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗽𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗶𝘇𝗲? Hydropower is essential for net-zero energy. Hydropower requires diverse expertise. Hydropower provides stable, decent jobs. Other (comment below) Vote now and help shape the future of hydropower awareness! Results will be shared in the 2024 Ear to the River report.   #Hydropower #SustainableEnergy #WomenInHydropower #CareerAwareness