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Trump halts doubling of tariffs on Canadian metals after Ontario suspends electricity price hikes

Trump shocked markets Tuesday morning, saying the increase of the tariffs set to take effect Wednesday was a response to the 25% price hike that Ontario put on…
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BPA announces intention to split with California and join new Southwest energy market

The Northwest’s largest hydropower supplier announced it intends to join a new day-ahead energy market based in Arkansas over one based in California
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Canadian electricity company to refurbish and expand hydro stations across Northern Ontario 

Ontario Power Generation says refurbishing and expanding hydroelectric stations will secure up to 830 MW of electricity in the North.
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‘A really dumb idea’: Trump tariffs threaten the grid as Ontario Premier reaffirms promise to cut off electricity to the US

New tariffs levied by President Donald Trump may threaten the affordability and availability of imported Canadian hydropower.
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Iberdrola España commissions first pumping station at Valdecañas pumped-storage project in Spain

Iberdrola España has commissioned the first pumping station set at Valdecañas, in Cáceres, Extremadura, which has a total capacity of 225 MW and includes a hybridized battery of 15…
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This Week in Cleantech is a weekly podcast covering the most impactful stories in clean energy and climate in 15 minutes or less featuring John…
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How Hitachi Energy is navigating an ‘energy supercycle’

Hitachi Energy executives share insight into the status of the global supply chain amidst an energy transition, touching on critical topics including tariffs and artificial…
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Scatec completes sale of its African hydropower assets to TotalEnergies for $167M

The sales agreement includes the operating 255 MW Bujagali hydropower plant in Uganda, and a development portfolio consisting of the 361 MW Mpatamanga in Malawi and the 206 MW Ruzizi III at the border of Rwanda, DRC, and Burundi.
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Eco Wave Power makes critical infrastructure enhancements at Portugal project site

The Porto project, Eco Wave Power's first MW-scale wave energy venture in Portugal, is expected to be finalized in 2026.
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SSE to repower 45MW Lochay Hydro Power Station

The refurbishment of the existing 45MW hydro-electric power station, which was commissioned in 1958, is expected to extend its operational life by at least another…
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Dry weather, drought conditions are eating at BPA’s bottom line

Bonneville Power Administration is losing money, blaming higher power purchase expenses due to low stream flows and dry winter weather.
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Unlocking greater efficiency in hydroelectric power with vortex engineering

Hydroelectric power is the leading producer of clean energy, yet the pressing need to enhance its efficiency has led engineers to explore a range of…
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Wave energy company awarded $18M from European Innovation Council accelerator program

CorPower Ocean has attracted funding from the EIC Accelerator, which supports high-impact European innovations and startups, to commercialize its technology.
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Eco Wave Power announces ‘landmark’ MoU with India’s Bharat Petroleum

Under this MoU, Eco Wave Power and BPCL will jointly develop wave energy projects across India, beginning with a feasibility study.
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Marine energy could deliver significant benefits in Scotland – report

02.12.2025
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Fortum explores new potential pumped hydro storage plants in Sweden

02.11.2025
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Iberdrola’s Alto Tâmega Hydroelectric Plant recognized by Portuguese Water Resources Association

02.10.2025
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Wave power is coming to another continent: Developer teases pilot project with a Fortune 500 Indian company

02.07.2025
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BC Hydro launches ‘major’ seismic upgrades at Ladore Dam

02.05.2025
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Welsh government backs Morlais tidal scheme with £8m

02.04.2025
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Riding the wave: A Chernobyl survivor is going global with her simple tech that harnesses the motion of the ocean

02.04.2025
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One of Serbia’s oldest hydropower systems is getting a face lift

02.03.2025
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Swedish hydropower assets hold 4000MW capacity potential – study

02.03.2025
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Hydro developer eyes Ohio river for 28.5 MW locks and dam project

01.29.2025
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A ‘game changer’ for tidal energy? UK’s Morlais project releases environmental survey data

01.27.2025
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Norwegian investment firm sells its entire hydro portfolio for $545M

01.24.2025
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