Water

China’s National Energy Administration (NEA) on Thursday issued a middle and long-term development plan for the country’s pumped storage hydropower sector covering the period from 2021 to 2035, as part of efforts to boost clean energy and reach carbon emission reduction goals. Among the major development goals, the plan aims …

Severe droughts are drying up rivers and reservoirs vital for the production of zero-emissions hydropower in several countries around the globe, in some cases leading governments to rely more heavily on fossil fuels. The emerging problems with hydropower production in places like the United States, China and Brazil represent what …

The impact of bottled water on natural resources is 3,500 times higher than for tap water, scientists have found. The research is the first of its kind and examined the impact of bottled water in Barcelona, where it is becoming increasingly popular despite improvements to the quality of tap water …

The growth of hydropower plants worldwide is set to slow significantly this decade, putting at risk the ambitions of countries across the globe to reach net-zero emissions while ensuring reliable energy supplies, said the International Energy Agency (IEA) in a new report. Global hydropower capacity is expected to increase by …

Two of the world’s first one-gigawatt turbines started full power generation on Monday at the giant hydropower station in southwestern China. According to state broadcaster CCTV, Baihetan started generating electricity on Monday, after a three-day trial operation. When completed, it will house 16 China-developed generators, providing a total capacity of …

Bacteria that eat nitrogen and organic matter are part of processes that can be developed for treating wastewater with less energy and emissions. More than half of the energy required for wastewater treatment is used to supply oxygen to the biological reactor. The bacteria need oxygen to function. However, treatment …

As many as 24 water and electricity facilities will be put into operation in 5 provinces of Iran today on February 16, Trend reports citing the Ministry of Energy of Iran. According to the report, in total, 9.75 trillion rials (about $232 million) have been spent on facilities put into …

In recognition of their shared objectives to increase the uptake of renewable energy, the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) and the International Hydropower Association (IHA) have today signed a formal partnership agreement. Hydropower is the world’s largest source of renewable energy, contributing over half of global renewable energy installed capacity, …

China plans to exploit the hydropower resources of a Tibetan section of a river that is a key source of water to Bangladesh and India, the Global Times reported. China’s next five-year plan calls for developing hydropower on the Yarlung Tsangpo River, Mr Yan Zhiyong, chairman of Power Construction Corp …

Iran has treaties with neighbor countries in terms of using border water sources that should be respected, said Iranian Minister of Energy. “Iran’s water right in Helmand River is part of these international treaties and Afghanistan is committed to it and hopefully any water (dam)structure in Helmand River should be …