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1 week ago | 
renewableenergyworld.com | Sean Wolfe
A new national poll shows that more than 90% of Canadians support the development of new and existing hydropower facilities across the country. Commissioned by WaterPower Canada and conducted by Abacus Data, the survey reveals “overwhelming support” for hydropower as an affordable, reliable, and sustainable energy source – and a key solution for Canada’s clean energy future.
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1 week ago | 
renewableenergyworld.com | Sean Wolfe
Carnegie Clean Energy announced that its subsidiaries CETO Wave Energy Ireland and Carnegie Technologies Spain have entered a contract with the Biscay Marine Energy Platform (BiMEP) for the installation and testing of the CETO wave energy technology at the BiMEP site under the ACHIEVE program. Building on the previously signed Berth Reservation Agreement, this contract finalizes key terms for the installation, operation and decommissioning of CETO at the BiMEP site over two years.
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2 weeks ago | 
renewableenergyworld.com | Sean Wolfe
Electricity demand in the U.S. is projected to increase 50% over the next 25 years, according to a new study conducted by PA Consulting and released by the National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA). The study, A Reliable Grid for an Electric Future, found that “record” growth in data center demand and electrified transportation have driven this projection.
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2 weeks ago | 
renewableenergyworld.com | Sean Wolfe
Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) has unveiled its latest wildfire mitigation strategy, which includes undergrounding more than 1,000 miles of power lines, more vegetation management, and a suite of tech-based solutions.
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2 weeks ago | 
renewableenergyworld.com | Sean Wolfe
Northwest Territories Power Corporation announced that the Taltson Hydro Unit has returned to service after being shutdown since May 2023 for a “significant” overhaul. The overhaul included replacement of key components such as the turbine and turbine shaft, rotor and generator as well as upgrading of ancillary plant equipment that was also at end-of-life, such as control panels and vibration monitoring equipment.
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2 weeks ago | 
renewableenergyworld.com | Sean Wolfe
B.C. Hydro’s 1,100-MW Site C project has reached another key milestone, with the fourth generating unit now online, meaning means two-thirds of the project’s generating capacity is now operational. “Congratulations to all the workers at Site C for reaching this important milestone in construction,” said Adrian Dix, Minister of Energy and Climate Solutions.
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3 weeks ago | 
renewableenergyworld.com | Sean Wolfe
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has prepared a Final Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) to evaluate the environmental effects of relicensing the 142.5-megawatt (MW) R.L. Harris Hydroelectric Project No. 2628 (Harris Project), located on the Tallapoosa River near the City of Lineville in Randolph, Clay, and Cleburne Counties, Alabama. The Harris Project also includes land within the James D.
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3 weeks ago | 
renewableenergyworld.com | Sean Wolfe
LS GreenLink, a wholly-owned subsidiary of LS Cable & System, has finalized the acquisition of a 96.6-acre site in Chesapeake, Virginia, marking a key milestone in the company’s plan to establish the “largest submarine power cable manufacturing facility” in the United States. The real estate acquisition is part of LS GreenLink’s plan to establish a “state-of-the-art manufacturing hub” to support critical infrastructure projects.
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3 weeks ago | 
renewableenergyworld.com | Sean Wolfe
DISTRIBUTECH announced the the winners and runners-up of the second inaugural Exhibit Excellence Awards at DISTRIBUTECH 2025 in Dallas, Texas, honoring exhibitors who went above and beyond to create immersive and valuable experiences for attendees. This award is designed to recognize and celebrate exhibitors who exceed the ordinary and set a new standard for exceptional exhibit displays.
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3 weeks ago | 
renewableenergyworld.com | Sean Wolfe
Ocean Renewable Power Company (ORPC), a developer of marine energy solutions that harness the power of free-flowing rivers and tides, announced its filing of a draft pilot license application with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to develop the East Foreland Tidal Energy Project in Cook Inlet, Alaska.
