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Beaver Island Trials Wave Power to Boost Local Energy Resilience
technology1 day ago

Beaver Island Trials Wave Power to Boost Local Energy Resilience

Researchers on Beaver Island in Lake Michigan tested two small wave-energy devices that generated enough electricity to light a bulb and charge a phone, a potential step toward a more reliable, locally produced power source for a remote community. Funded by NSF and part of a broader U.S. push to commercialize wave power, the project highlights promising progress but also challenges—high costs, deployment hurdles, and dependent funding—while the Great Lakes provide a safer, real-world testing ground for inland-sea wave technology.

via The Guardian|
#beaver-island#great-lakes#hydropower
Beijing’s Westward Push: Power, Tourism and Control
world1 month ago

Beijing’s Westward Push: Power, Tourism and Control

China is rolling out a sweeping plan to knit Xinjiang and Tibet into the mainstream economy, building massive energy, infrastructure and tourism projects that could turn the region into a major power hub and strategic gateway to Europe, while expanding state security and surveillance. Key elements include a colossal hydropower scheme on the Yarlung Tsangpo in Tibet with long-duty power exports, a multi‑billion‑dollar grid link to Guangdong, and extensive transport and hotel investments in Xinjiang. Analysts say the push strengthens Beijing’s geopolitical and economic clout but critics warn it intensifies repression of Uyghur and Tibetan communities and deepens reliance on state-controlled labor and resources, amid sanctions and global scrutiny of supply chains.

via Financial Times|
#hydropower#tibet#uyghurs
Powell power boost from river releases comes with downstream costs
environment2 months ago

Powell power boost from river releases comes with downstream costs

In the drought-stricken Colorado River basin, officials plan to release more water into Lake Powell to boost hydroelectric generation. The move could improve Powell’s electrical output in the near term, but it trades increased power supply for reduced water deliveries or higher costs for downstream users in California, Nevada and the lower basin, underscoring the tough compromises of river management during continued drought.

via AP News|
#colorado-river#drought#environment
China Commences Construction of the World's Largest Hydropower Dam in Tibet
world11 months ago

China Commences Construction of the World's Largest Hydropower Dam in Tibet

China has begun constructing the world's largest hydroelectric dam on the Yarlung Tsangpo river in Tibet, a project called the 'project of the century' that aims to generate 300 million MWh annually but faces environmental, geopolitical, and social protests due to concerns over water flow, displacement, and ecological impact. Despite environmental criticisms, China emphasizes the dam's role in boosting renewable energy and reducing reliance on fossil fuels, aligning with its goal to become carbon neutral by 2060.

via CleanTechnica|
#china#environmental-protests#hydropower
Google invests billions in AI-driven clean energy and infrastructure
business1 year ago

Google invests billions in AI-driven clean energy and infrastructure

Google is investing over $3 billion in hydroelectric power from Brookfield to supply its data centers, aiming to potentially quadruple the energy supply, supporting its goal of carbon-free power and addressing the high electricity demand of hyperscalers. This deal, part of a broader $70 billion AI and energy investment initiative, is the largest corporate hydroelectric power deal and aims to secure up to 3,000 MW of hydropower across multiple US regions, enhancing renewable energy integration and grid stability.

via Bloomberg|
#brookfield#business#data-centers
"Summer Power Outages Loom for California"
energy3 years ago

"Summer Power Outages Loom for California"

California is expected to avoid power outages this summer due to abundant water supplies in reservoirs for hydropower electricity generators and record expansion of utility-scale solar power and battery storage. An additional 8,594 megawatts of power from wind, solar, and battery storage are due to come online by Sept. 1. However, meteorologists warn that this year's El Niño weather pattern could cause serious heat waves that could lead to imbalances in electrical supply in late summer. To avoid blackouts, Californians are encouraged to sign up for the Flex Alert program and the Power Saver Rewards program. Governor Gavin Newsom is promoting the state's updated plan to move towards 100% clean electricity generation by 2045 or sooner.

via Los Angeles Times|
#california#energy#hydropower