Publication: Hydro World

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Bidding expected to refurbish mechanical components of 2,078-MW Hoover Dam

The Bureau of Reclamation announced it expects to seek bids to repair, remanufacture, or replace mechanical components needed to refurbish hydroelectric equipment at 2,078-MW Hoover Dam in Arizona and Nevada. ... [Published Hydro World - 20 hours ago]

Entities: Bureau of Reclamation, Hydro Power

First reported May 24 2013 - Updated May 24 2013 - 1 reports

Asian Development Bank

Asian Bank seeks feasibility study of small hydro projects in Vanuatu

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) invites expressions of interest from consultants to perform feasibility studies of small hydro projects in the South Pacific island nation of Vanuatu. ... [Published Hydro World - May 24 2013]

Entities: Vanuatu, Asian Development Bank

First reported May 24 2013 - Updated May 24 2013 - 1 reports

House subcommittee reviews new hydro development legislation

The U.S. House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Water and Power held a hearing this week on legislation that could further improve conditions for hydroelectric project development. ... [Published Hydro World - May 24 2013]

Entities: Hydro Power, Natural Resources, United States

First reported May 24 2013 - Updated May 24 2013 - 1 reports

U.S. seeks bids to refurbish penstock gates at 120-MW Parker

The Bureau of Reclamation seeks bids from small businesses to paint penstock gates and refurbish fixed-wheel gate assemblies at 120-MW Parker Dam on the Colorado River. ... [Published Hydro World - May 24 2013]

Entities: Bureau of Reclamation, United States, Small Businesses

First reported May 23 2013 - Updated May 23 2013 - 1 reports

Colorado agency making allocations for small hydro development

DENVER, Colo.The Colorado Department of Agriculture (CDA) is hoping to create a "small hydropower roadmap" for the state's agriculture through its Advancing Colorado's Renewable Energy (ACRE) program.ACRE, whose purpose is to "promote the feasibility ... [Published Hydro World - May 23 2013]

Entities: Allotment, Renewable Energy, Kurt Johnson, Colorado Department of Agriculture, Eric Lane

First reported May 23 2013 - Updated May 23 2013 - 1 reports

Voith

Voith, Alstom manufacturing Latin America's largest rotors for Teles Pires hydroelectric project

TAUBATE, BrazilManufacturers Alstom and Voith have begun producing a hydropower rotor for Brazil's 1,850-MW Teles Pires hydroelectric project which, the companies said, will be Latin America's largest rotor when complete.The rotor will weigh 260 tons ... [Published Hydro World - May 23 2013]

Entities: Voith, Alstom SA, Hydro Power, Taubate (Brazil)

First reported May 22 2013 - Updated May 22 2013 - 1 reports

NHA hosting summit for hydropower project developers, investors

The National Hydropower Association is hoping that its inaugural Hydropower Finance Summit will help foster relationships between investors and developers in the hydroelectric industry. ... [Published Hydro World - May 22 2013]

Entities: Hydro Power, National Hydropower Association

First reported May 22 2013 - Updated May 22 2013 - 1 reports

Rehabilitations coming for Gorge Dam spillway gates

NEWHALEM, Wash.Utility company Seattle City Light has announced its plan to rehabilitate to spillway gates at the Gorge Dam in Newhalem this summer, requiring water levels in Gorge Lake to be lowered for the work.The rehabilitation will be coordinated ... [Published Hydro World - May 22 2013]

Entities: Seattle City Light, Rehabilitation, Mike Haynes, Climate

First reported May 21 2013 - Updated May 21 2013 - 1 reports

Gilkes outfits micro hydro project in Scotland

Please fill in the required fields above. PITLOCHRY, ScotlandA micro hydro project developed by Gilkes Energy Ltd. and a Scottish family is now producing energy.Called the Frenich Hydro Project, the 730 kW project is located on the shores of Loch Tummel ... [Published Hydro World - May 21 2013]

Entities: Scotland, Gilbert Gilkes & Gordon Ltd, Scottish Environmental Protection Agency

First reported May 21 2013 - Updated May 21 2013 - 1 reports

U.S. seeks hydraulic model for dam safety work at Isabella Dam

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers seeks development of a hydraulic model for dam safety work at Isabella Dam on California's Kern River. ... [Published Hydro World - May 21 2013]

Entities: United States, US Army Corps of Engineers

First reported May 21 2013 - Updated May 21 2013 - 1 reports

Indian hydroelectric project operator THDC proposes public sale of shares

Please fill in the required fields above. NEW DELHI, IndiaThe Indian government has announced its plan to divest a 10% share in state-run hydroelectric power company Tehri Hydro Development Corporation (THDC) India Ltd in an effort to raise US$91 million ... [Published Hydro World - May 21 2013]

Entities: Hydro Power, Public Sale, Stocks, India, Government of India

First reported May 21 2013 - Updated May 21 2013 - 1 reports

ADB makes loan for Sevan-Hrazdan cascade modernization project

TEREVAN, ArmeniaJSC RusHydro has secured a US$25 million loan from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) that will be used for the modernization of hydropower projects in Armenia's Sevan-Hrazdan Cascade.The Sevan-Hrazdan hydroelectric plants -- constructed ... [Published Hydro World - May 21 2013]

Entities: Modernization, Armenia, RusHydro OJSC

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...of hydropower in Colorado was installed prior to 1990 with very few installations in the last 20 years," Telluride Energy CEO Kurt Johnson said. "Understanding which small hydro opportunities have been developed and why some opportunities are not being developed is critical information for identifying barriers and recommending achievable projects."

Colorado agency making allocations for small hydro development [Published Hydro World - May 23 2013]

...years as a necessary step to ensure the long-term reliability of these gates," said Mike Haynes, Seattle City Light Director of Power Generation. "Summertime represents the most favorable conditions for performing this work due to the need for predictable weather and worker safety."

Rehabilitations coming for Gorge Dam spillway gates [Published Hydro World - May 22 2013]

"We are very pleased to have generated our first unit of energy," landowner Penny McKerrow said. "After almost four years of work it is really exciting to see this project come to fruition."

Gilkes outfits micro hydro project in Scotland [Published Hydro World - May 21 2013]

...and affordable electricity generated with local water resources," said Michael Barrow, Director of ADB's Private Sector Operations Department. "It will help transform IEC with modern equipment and best practices in hydropower plant operation."

ADB makes loan for Sevan-Hrazdan cascade modernization project [Published Hydro World - May 21 2013]

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