Non-powered dams across US promise huge energy potential

Hydropower already accounts for about one-third of all the clean energy generated in the US, but it could produce even more without the need to build even a single new dam. That's because there are so many non-powered dams -- that is, dams that weren't built to generate electricity -- across the country. In fact, dams…

ByThe Global ViewApril 17, 20122Comments

Energy

Alstom researchers seek longer-lasting, better hydropower

Alstom's new Global Technology Center (GTC) in Canada will focus on innovative ways to retrofit hydroelectric plants to help them last longer, become more efficient and generate more electricity. Inaugurated this week, the center is located at Alstom's North American hydro headquarters in the Quebec town of Sorel-Tracy. It's designed to serve as the company's global hub…

ByThe Global ViewNovember 8, 20110Comments

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China will double renewables consumption by 2010

Like Marty McFly and Sam Beckett, China is doing a little bit of time travel, unveiling a plan for renewable energy that covers 2006 to 2010. While you might be wondering what's the point of presenting a plan that covers two years that are already dead and gone, let's press ahead regardless. According to Chinese paper Xinhua,…

ByThe Global ViewApril 8, 20081Comment

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Non-powered dams across US promise huge energy potential

Alstom researchers seek longer-lasting, better hydropower

China will double renewables consumption by 2010

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