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Q: How can #hydropower owners and operators show proof of #efficiency improvements? A: Through independent testing of turbine-generators.  Our team has a long history of conducting field flow measurements, reaching back as far as the 1930's with the development of the Allen Salt Velocity flow measurement method. Today, we integrate our field performance measurements of #turbines and #pumps with modern data acquisition methods using various code-accepted methods of flow and power measurement—keys to realizing #funding provided by the Hydroelectric Efficiency Improvement Incentives (Section 243 of the Energy Policy Act of 2005). Check out this article to learn more about turbine test methods and DOE Section 243 requirements.  #weareverdantas

#Hydropower #hybrids are a promising advancement in the ongoing #sustainabledevelopment of #renewableenergy and play a crucial role in reaching the Sustainable Development Goals.: Scaling up and sustaining high shares of #variablerenewableenergy (#VRE) call for facilities that not only generate electricity, but also provide energy services to increase #resilience and #reliability of #powersystems. This serves as a motivation to explore how #hydropower #hybrids can leverage hydropower’s unique capabilities to harness complementarities and operational synergies with #VRE and #storage, to provide energy services that enhance power system #flexibility. Advancing the #energytransition requires building #hydropowerhybrids capable of providing #energy services: #Hydropowerhybrids add to power system flexibility by harnessing the potential of individual technologies, and the synergies that emerge when combining technologies, to provide energy services capable of mastering energy control, boosting energy storage, and increasing energy generation: -#Energycontrol is mastered by utilizing technologies that can swiftly balance disturbances, originating from the plant itself or in the power system, each second and minute. -#Energystorage is boosted by capturing surplus energy with storage when demand is low or resource availability is high—balancing the hourly, daily, weekly, seasonal, and yearly energy supply and demand. -#Energygeneration is secured by harnessing complementarities and multiple renewable energy sources to secure the availability of energy and increase redundancy. #Hybridhydropower facilities on the same land and utilizing the same #grid connection point may bring additional benefits: -#Powertransmission costs are reduced as a hybrid hydropower with a single injection point requires lower transmission capacity, when the peak power output is less than the combined peak of the stand-alone plants or excess generation is shifted to storage. -#Land is used more effectively, reducing impacts on biodiversity and ecosystems, leaving more nature either untouched or available for other uses.  -#Economies of scale are achieved through shared use of infrastructure, project preparation activities, and organizational resources across the project life cycle, including development, implementation, operation, and maintenance. Remuneration for energy services will improve hybrid hydropower projects’ bankability and scale up investments. #HydropowerHybridProjectswithSolarEnergyandWindPower https://lnkd.in/dZFHy4e2.

Thank you to all of our speakers who took part in our webinar, "A Roadmap for Better, Faster Hydropower Development in Europe," covering an in-depth analysis of the hydropower outlook in Europe. Insights shared included: 🔔 Electricity systems cannot be operated without varied reserve options. Hydropower digitalisation started in the 80s but in the last 20 years the energy mix has had a revolution, things are totally different now.   🔔 Plants are ageing faster given they are being operated in a different way to the way they were originally designed. This is why modernisation is crucial.   🔔 The difference in revenue you can make in a non-flexible vs flexible power plants has increased from 15% 5 or 6 years ago to 50% now, so flexibility is being rewarded. We are still missing capacity for longer term duration storage, to cover the 'dunkelflaute' where the sun doesn't shine and the wind doesn't blow.   🔔 In Europe hydro operators can now agree pricing based on cap and floor mechanisms.   🔔 The proposed new Cap and Floor scheme in the UK offers good opportunities for global investments in the UK energy market. 📣 For more events like these and to get involved with the clean energy transition with IHA visit: https://lnkd.in/eGMThfpj #WithHydropower Voith Hydro HYDROGRID Gruner Stucky Ltd Eurelectric Statkraft

A fantastic depiction showcasing how dams utilize the working principle of hydroelectric power! hydroelectric power is a renewable source of energy that generates power by using a dam or diversion structure to alter the natural flow of a river or other body of water. Hydropower relies on the endless constantly recharging system of the water cycle to produce electricity using a fuel water that is not reduced or eliminated in the process. There are many types of hydropower facilities though they are all powered by the kinetic energy of flowing water as it moves downstream. Hydropower utilizes turbines and generators to convert that kinetic energy into electricity which is then fed into the electrical grid to power homes, businesses, and industries. All right and credit reserved to the respective owners, #HydroelectricDams #CivilEngineering #RenewableEnergy #SustainableInfrastructure #WaterPower #EngineeringMarvels #HydropowerGeneration #CleanEnergy #InnovativeEngineering

hydroelectric power is a renewable source of energy that generates power by using a dam or diversion structure to alter the natural flow of a river or other body of water. Hydropower relies on the endless constantly recharging system of the water cycle to produce electricity using a fuel water that is not reduced or eliminated in the process. There are many types of hydropower facilities though they are all powered by the kinetic energy of flowing water as it moves downstream. Hydropower utilizes turbines and generators to convert that kinetic energy into electricity which is then fed into the electrical grid to power homes, businesses, and industries. Video rights reserved to the respective owners, DM for credit #hydropower #civilengineering #dams #energy

Hydroelectric power offers several benefits that make it a promising choice for sustainable energy generation, and picture below shows elements why it's considered a way forward. Given these benefits, hydroelectric power is likely to continue playing a significant role in the global energy transition toward a more sustainable and low-carbon future. #hydroelectric #hydroelectricpower #climatechange #environment #renewablenergy #greenenergy #sustainable

𝐏𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐢𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐟𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐦𝐢𝐜𝐫𝐨 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐩𝐢𝐜𝐨 𝐡𝐲𝐝𝐫𝐨𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐜 𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐲 It is often mentioned that in some countries, or continents such as Europe, hydroelectric technology has now reached its maximum installed capacity, both due to the lack of new heads to be exploited, but also in the face of socio-political issues that do not facilitate the construction of new large plants. In the last decade/twenty years there has been a very competitive race in search of available heads, with a great scouting activity by large organizations but also by private individuals. In my opinion, the future of continuing to exploit hydroelectric technology is played out on two fronts: 🎯 repowering existing plants to restore or increase their efficiency; 🎯 concentration on mini, micro, pico hydroelectric. Regarding this last front, we hear more and more often about new technologies such as hydrokinetic turbines. ⚠️ Their operating principle is similar to wind turbines, with a maximum efficiency which, in compliance with the Betz limit, cannot exceed approximately 60%. 👉 In this regard, one might ask why not focus more on a type of technology that provides an efficiency level of up to 80% or even more, such as the wheels of old mills. Some time ago I came across a European-wide website with many places where you can find old mills (50,000 projects!). https://lnkd.in/d8hY2Z-C What do you think about this? 💡 Ultimately in my opinion the game is played on the field of the solution with the best efficiency. #Hydropower #Hydroelectric #Future #Efficiency

Restoring community energy supply with a record-breaking turbine repair When a 99-year-old hydropower turbine in West Java failed, it didn't just cause an energy shortage - it stressed the entire grid and impacted local communities. Sulzer's innovative engineering and world-class welding capabilities didn't just repair the turbine; we restored renewable energy access to the community in less than half the time it would take to source new OEM parts. Our turnkey solution not only alleviated the local energy crisis but also fortified the turbine to operate reliably for another 30 years. Explore how Sulzer's expertise is powering communities and fortifying grids: https://brnw.ch/21wLfPE #HydropowerTurbine #SulzerExpertise #RenewableEnergy #EngineeringInnovation #EnergyRestoration #TurbineRepair

Hydropower is BACK like it never left! Considered by many the Oldest Child of Renewables. Just like the eldest sibling, its often forgotten but paving the way for its younger siblings (Solar and Wind) since way back when! From ancient waterwheels to modern hydroelectric dams, it's been harnessing the power of nature to light up our world. Like the responsible older sibling, it's reliable, steady, and always there when you need it most. Plus, it's got that timeless charm that never goes out of style! So here's to hydropower, the OG of renewables, keeping the lights on and paving the way for its younger siblings in the green energy family! #TEAMHYDRO 🌱🔋 #Hydropower #Renewables #Dams #Germany #Hiringnow #hydro #cleanenergy

Hey #CleverFlickers, ever wondered where your electricity comes from? ⚡️ Here's the lowdown on our main source of electricity in Aotearoa: hydro / hiko ā-awa! 💧 Hydro generation works by damming water from a lake or river so that when the water is released, it's driven down a pipe and over the blades of a large turbine with such force that it causes the turbine to spin. The turbine is connected to a generator, which converts the turbine movement (kinetic energy) into electrical energy. The water then flows straight out into a river below. In 2022, 60% of our electricity was generated from hydroelectricity – an awesome stat, as hydro is renewable and produces no carbon emissions 😍 Here in Aotearoa, we currently have over 100 hydroelectric power stations. The mighty Waikato River powers 9 stations, producing around 10% of New Zealand's electricity! 🤯 You can check out more about hydro and Aotearoa's other generation sources here: https://lnkd.in/gFHdBAYN