The Hydropower Regulatory Efficiency Act (H.R. 3680) was recently introduced by Reps. Cathy McMorris Rodgers and Diana DeGette in the U.S. House of Representatives. It comprises several amendments to be applied on small and conduit hydropower facilities, as well some changes to be made in the licensing process.
read more... 20/12/2011
As to contribute at the development of renewable projects, the Scottish Government will allot over 6 million dollars worth loan through the Community and Energy Renewable scheme. By putting into operation all the projects, with a total wind and hydropower capacity of 56 MW, Scotland will achieve its goal of 500 MW of green energy by 2020.
read more... 07/10/2011
A 900% increase in the development of the British solar power was registered in just 18 months notwithstanding of a forecasted recession in the British economy. In line with the discharged figures by AEA, a British energy and environmental consultancy firm, solar panels capacity represents about 75% of the renewable installations in the UK, while wind energy and hydropower installations have doubled since the entering into force of the feed- in tariff system.
read more... 27/09/2011
A high temperature superconducting hydropower generator was developed by Converteam that could also be used for wind power technologies.
read more... 01/03/2011
Spain's hydropower production capacity and irrigation ability increased last week. Water reserves still are over the average levels, despite little decreases during summer period, thanks to an unusually wet winter and spring.
read more... 15/11/2010