OPG to invest $1 billion in refurbishment of eight hydro stations
Carrieann Stocks October 3, 2024. Ontario Power Generation (OPG) will invest $1 billion over the next 20 years to refurbish 45 generating units across eight hydroelectric stations in eastern Ontario. The project aims to secure 1617MW of clean energy capacity, enough to power approximately 1.6 million homes, while also creating over 500 skilled ...
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Behind the gate - International Water Power
Dec 10, 2008 · The first, and most commonly used, is an overflow type. This gate is designed for 1ft (0.3m) of water flowing over the top of the gate when the gate is closed. Adequate safety factors prevent damage to the gate if there is a moderate, additional overflow beyond that limit for a short period of time, says the company.
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Harnessing AI to transform hydropower - International Water Power
Sep 24, 2024 · Janice Goodenough, CEO of HYDROGRID, offers valuable insights into the transformative role of AI and machine learning in hydropower management. Her expertise sheds light on how these technologies are revolutionizing the industry, addressing key challenges, and promoting sustainability. Carrieann Stocks September 24, 2024.
Sand dams: a sustainable solution for water scarce regions
Jun 4, 2014 · Sand dams. A Sand dam is typical concrete embankment or wall built across an ephemeral (seasonal) stream. During the rainy season, the wall harvest sand and 20-40% of its total volume is water. The water is then abstracted using various methods depending on the intended use by the communities.
Hydropower stakeholders identify key gaps and solutions in US …
Jul 17, 2024 · Hydropower stakeholders have identified five major gaps in the US supply chain that could hinder the industry’s ability to support the electric grid.
Unlocking Gulf Coast energy potential with salt dome cavern storage
Oct 9, 2024 · Cavern Energy Storage is pioneering underground pumped storage hydroelectric technology in the Gulf Coast by utilizing natural salt domes. This innovative approach could provide the region with 50GW of long-duration energy storage, leveraging a resource lying beneath our feet, writes William M Taggart. Carrieann Stocks October 9, 2024.
Hydropower’s inherent risk factors - International Water Power
Mar 9, 2017 · One of the most commonly occurring natural hazards impacting hydropower facilities are landslides. The movement of large amounts of materials close to a site can lead to the burial of structures, weakening of foundations and dumping of large volumes of material into the water reservoir. One recent, and severe, example of this was the large ...
Safety management of dams – the Australian practice
Jun 3, 2021 · Dr Gamini Adikari and Natalie Kho of SMEC present details on dam safety practice and legislation in Australia. Dam safety guidelines and management programs provide the foresight needed to prevent the disastrous failure of dams. In Australia alone, there are over 500 large dams, with these dams being typically more than 15m high (refer Figure 1).