As aging infrastructure meets rising demand, hydro plants are embracing modern control systems to unlock data, streamline operations, and power a more resilient, connected future. Hydro generation has ...

Hydropower is the nation’s leading renewable resource — yes, that’s right, I said renewable resource. Often thought of as a “mature” technology, and often left out of the debate on spurring renewable ...

Transmission lines that carry power to electric customers. A hydropower line bringing electricity from Canada into the New England grid began commercial operations Friday. The 145-mile transmission ...

A busy floating market in the Mekong Delta, in Vietnam. Because reservoirs capture riverine sediment, continued construction of hydropower dams in the Mekong River basin will accelerate the erosion of ...

On Brazil’s third-largest river basin, deep in the Amazon, a massive hydroelectric power plant stands as a monument to the world’s oldest source of clean energy – and the big challenges it faces.

ROSARIO, ARGENTINA - Aerial view of the traces of a disappearing river on July 4, 2021 in Rosario, Argentina. At less than half of its historical average, the low flow of the Parana river affects ...

As governments look to diversify their energy mix by expanding renewable energy capacity, many are turning to solar and wind power. Meanwhile, hydropower is often overlooked by countries that do not ...

Hydroelectric power generation hit a 10-year high in Europe in 2024, while hydro growth in other regions—most notably China—kept the technology at the top of the list when it comes to global energy ...

President Trump signed the bipartisan "Build More Hydro" bill (S.1020) into law, granting six-year construction extensions ...

Hydropower remains the world’s third-largest electricity source but is often overlooked despite its vast untapped potential. Its flexibility and storage capacity make it critical for balancing ...

Demand for power is growing fast, but hydro plants, the oldest source of clean energy, are struggling because of droughts, floods and other extreme weather linked to climate change. Drought and age ...