Hydropower Articles
Jimmy's article: http://www.cnbc.com/2017/02/23/small-scale-hydropower-is-changing-lives-in-nepal.html
Jimmy's summary: According to the U.S. Geological Survey, water covers around 71 percent of the Earth's surface. Countries such as Nepal are seeking ways to harness the energy water produces with micro hydro power systems. There are currently over 3,300 micro hydro plants that are providing energy to villages around the country. The impact of these micro hydro power units are significant.
Diane's article: http://www.utilitydive.com/news/damage-to-californias-oroville-dam-takes-down-800-mw-of-hydropower/436240/
Diane's summary: In northern California, the storm-damaged spillway at the Oroville dam has taken more than 800 MW of hydropower out of the market, forcing the state to turn to gas generators to compensate. The dam can generate energy for 600,000 homes. However it will remain offline until officials give the okay. A need for gas generation comes as the state is dealing with constrained supplies due to the Aliso Canyon storage leak. There was a mandatory evacuation in the area. Over 200,000 people were evacuated.
Marti's article: https://www.esi-africa.com/news/zambia-sees-an-increase-in-hydropower-generation/
Marti's summary: According to the Zambian minister of energy, David Mabumba, the country’s use of hydropower energy has increased due to water levels in reservoirs also increasing. The Kafue Gorge Power Station, one of the biggest power plants in Zambia, has improved its electricity production from 630 to 820MW. The Kariba North Bank Power Station is also improving its production due to rising water levels in the Kariba Dam. Since 2015, the use of hydropower was on the decline due to a terrible drought, so the country has been rationing its electricity. It has asked neighboring countries for other sources of energy. Also, Zambia has five bidders to study on the production and cost of electricity. This is so the country could move towards cost-reflective tariffs, and entice private investment.
Tran's article: http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/international-business/austrias-evn-puts-bulgarian-hydropower-project-on-hold/articleshow/57398458.cms
Tran's summary: EVN, an Austrian company, has put on hold plans to build Bulgarian a 350 million euro hydropower project close to the border with Turkey. According to EVN, the reason why this project is on hold because of changes in the energy policy environment in Bulgaria. This project was supposed to take place on the Gorna Arda river, where EVN has a 70% stake in this project while NEK, a Bulgaria’s electricity company holds the other 30%. According to Bulgarian electricity experts, the reason why this project is delayed is because of low electricity prices and the unwillingness of the Balkan country to ensure long-term contracts for the purchase of the electricity from the project.
Jimmy's summary: According to the U.S. Geological Survey, water covers around 71 percent of the Earth's surface. Countries such as Nepal are seeking ways to harness the energy water produces with micro hydro power systems. There are currently over 3,300 micro hydro plants that are providing energy to villages around the country. The impact of these micro hydro power units are significant.
Diane's article: http://www.utilitydive.com/news/damage-to-californias-oroville-dam-takes-down-800-mw-of-hydropower/436240/
Diane's summary: In northern California, the storm-damaged spillway at the Oroville dam has taken more than 800 MW of hydropower out of the market, forcing the state to turn to gas generators to compensate. The dam can generate energy for 600,000 homes. However it will remain offline until officials give the okay. A need for gas generation comes as the state is dealing with constrained supplies due to the Aliso Canyon storage leak. There was a mandatory evacuation in the area. Over 200,000 people were evacuated.
Marti's article: https://www.esi-africa.com/news/zambia-sees-an-increase-in-hydropower-generation/
Marti's summary: According to the Zambian minister of energy, David Mabumba, the country’s use of hydropower energy has increased due to water levels in reservoirs also increasing. The Kafue Gorge Power Station, one of the biggest power plants in Zambia, has improved its electricity production from 630 to 820MW. The Kariba North Bank Power Station is also improving its production due to rising water levels in the Kariba Dam. Since 2015, the use of hydropower was on the decline due to a terrible drought, so the country has been rationing its electricity. It has asked neighboring countries for other sources of energy. Also, Zambia has five bidders to study on the production and cost of electricity. This is so the country could move towards cost-reflective tariffs, and entice private investment.
Tran's article: http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/international-business/austrias-evn-puts-bulgarian-hydropower-project-on-hold/articleshow/57398458.cms
Tran's summary: EVN, an Austrian company, has put on hold plans to build Bulgarian a 350 million euro hydropower project close to the border with Turkey. According to EVN, the reason why this project is on hold because of changes in the energy policy environment in Bulgaria. This project was supposed to take place on the Gorna Arda river, where EVN has a 70% stake in this project while NEK, a Bulgaria’s electricity company holds the other 30%. According to Bulgarian electricity experts, the reason why this project is delayed is because of low electricity prices and the unwillingness of the Balkan country to ensure long-term contracts for the purchase of the electricity from the project.