hydropower

New hydropower without the environmental impact?
via University of Leeds New hydropower without the environmental impact? Scientists have analysed data from
Figure: Schematic description of the system where the empty truck moves up the mountain to collect the containers filled with water at the charge site and the truck with the full container goes down the mountain generating electricity. The water is then unloaded at the discharge site.
Electric Truck Hydropower
Figure: Schematic description of the system where the empty truck moves up the mountain to
Rethinking hydropower for energy and environmental sustainability
The small hydropower plant and pond at each node of a cascade can be managed
Rethinking hydropower
In-stream turbines can be cheaper than large dams and cause less social and environmental costs.
A combination of hydropower and Mountain Gravity Energy Storage could fill a real need

The storage of energy for long periods of time is subject to special challenges. An

Norway can be Europe’s green battery

Norwegian hydropower could make Norway the “green battery” of Europe — not by building new

Global boom in hydropower expected this decade

An unprecedented boom in hydropower dam construction is underway, primarily in developing countries and emerging