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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

A new study from the University of Edinburgh finds that the marine energy sector could bring benefits of more than £8 billion to the economy…
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Fortum explores new potential pumped hydro storage plants in Sweden

Finnish clean energy company Fortum has initiated a two-year feasibility study to explore prerequisites for new pumped hydro storage plants in Sweden.
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Iberdrola’s Alto Tâmega Hydroelectric Plant recognized by Portuguese Water Resources Association

The Tâmega hydroelectric power plant is one of the largest hydroelectric projects in Europe in the last 25 years. With a total investment of more than…
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Wave power is coming to another continent: Developer teases pilot project with a Fortune 500 Indian company

Eco Wave Power, which will finish its Port of LA installation soon, has teased a pilot project planned for Maharashtra, India.
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BC Hydro launches ‘major’ seismic upgrades at Ladore Dam

This upgrade, with an estimated cost between $297 million to $379 million, is meant to help ensure Ladore Dam continues to hold and pass water…
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Welsh government backs Morlais tidal scheme with £8m

Owned and managed by Ynys Môn social enterprise Menter Môn, the Morlais tidal scheme will be operational from 2026 and will generate enough energy for…
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Riding the wave: A Chernobyl survivor is going global with her simple tech that harnesses the motion of the ocean

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

The project, which is expected to begin in spring 2025, will aim to modernize and improve the output of the Vlasinske system.
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Swedish hydropower assets hold 4000MW capacity potential – study

Significant potential exists to increase capacity and balancing from existing Swedish hydropower plants, according to study findings from engineering advisory firm AFRY.
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Hydro developer eyes Ohio river for 28.5 MW locks and dam project

The RC Byrd Hydroelectric Project will leverage two decommissioned lock chambers at the Robert C. Byrd Locks and Dam and feature two reinforced concrete powerhouses.
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A ‘game changer’ for tidal energy? UK’s Morlais project releases environmental survey data

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

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New tech could support water quality requirements, fish protection in hydro projects

01.23.2025
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Feds select hydro developers to receive testing support through Hydropower Testing Network

01.22.2025
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‘Historic’ resolution reached on multi-billion dollar deal over Churchill Falls hydro plant

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Floating solar in federally controlled hydropower reservoirs has ‘surprisingly large’ potential

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Billions more out the door: How much IRA clean energy funding is left?

01.14.2025
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Eco Wave Power selects engineering firm for MW-scale wave energy project in Portugal

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WPTO doles out awards for eight projects to accelerate hydropower, marine energy

01.10.2025
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Zambia hydroelectric project secures Africa’s first Hydropower Sustainability Standard certification

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Ocean Kinetics, Green Marine UK complete decommissioning of OpenHydro tidal turbine at EMEC

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