Delving into Poland’s hydraulic engineering: From ancient canals to modern flood protection

ByJan Winter, Agnieszka Dabska and Bartosz Bednarz

14 Feb 24

Jan Winter, Agnieszka Dabska and Bartosz Bednarz present a brief historical outline of the development of hydraulic engineering…

PowerHydroEngineering

LIHI certification: Advancing integration of socio-environmental factors in hydropower

ByWhitman Constantineau, Maryalice Fischer, and Shannon Ames

10 Jul 23

For more than 20 years the Low Impact Hydropower Institute in the US has provided an independent, science-based…

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How a Scottish hydropower project is aiming to encourage young people to engage in STEM subjects

ByEmma Robertson

14 Jun 21

The River Ness hydro project will provide STEM learning opportunities for Highland school pupils and highlight a regionally…

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Tracking the progress of the Hells Gates Irrigation and Pumped Storage Scheme

ByInternational Water Power & Dam Construction

17 May 21

The scheme has the potential to transform North Queensland, opening the way for irrigated agriculture and power generation,…

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How a dam upgrade project is showing the growing presence of women in engineering

ByInternational Water Power & Dam Construction

10 May 21

On a $24m upgrade of the Ewen Maddock Dam, work is being carried out by women who are…

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Tracking the latest hydropower developments in Africa

ByInternational Water Power & Dam Construction

03 May 21

A report by the International Energy Agency says that to minimise the adverse effects and enhance Africa’s resilience…

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How the Mekong Dam Monitor platform provides increased river basin transparency

ByInternational Water Power & Dam Construction

19 Apr 21

Launched in December 2020 by the Stimson Centre and its partners, the monitor brings a near-real-time picture of…

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What impact will the ‘transformational’ Mangdechhu Hydroelectric Project have on Bhutan?

ByInternational Water Power & Dam Construction

13 Apr 21

The project has taken Bhutan’s hydropower installed capacity to 2,326MW - an increase of 44.8% on the previous…

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Why women could be the catalyst to drive forward Nepal’s hydropower sector

ByVikram Kumar

08 Mar 21

Nepali women are currently poorly represented in the hydropower industry, particularly in leadership and decision-making positions

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An insight into how digital twin technology is developing in the hydropower industry

ByInternational Water Power & Dam Construction

19 Feb 21

Digital twin technology has been implemented at the Turlough Hill pumped storage plant in Ireland to monitor the…

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