Hydropower News

Rapid changes in the U.S. electricity system have created new needs for grid services that hydropower and PSH are well-suited to provide.

Pennsylvania State University has manufactured and validated a novel hydropower turbine-generator which can be deployed at various low-head sites.

A new study distinguishes between different PSH configurations and discusses ways to minimize potential effects on the environment.

Obermeyer Hydro, Inc.’s novel PSH system reduces capital costs, negative environmental impacts, and geological risks associated with PSH development.

The GLIDES project investigated a new form of PSH with promising estimated returns on investment for potential future commercial projects.

In December 2020, WPTO announced 11 winners of the I AM Hydro Prize, a competition designed to help strengthen hydropower technologies.

Three national laboratories are demonstrating the technical and economic benefit of integrating run-of-river plants with energy storage.

WPTO published the U.S. Hydropower Market Report, which compiled data from public and commercial sources as well as DOE R&D projects.

Hydropower offers surrounding communities several non-power benefits including food security, flood protection, water quality, jobs and recreation.

Energy Department shares results of the 2020 State of the Science report measuring impact marine renewable devices have on the marine environment.