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Fishtek designs bespoke fish migration solutions for dams worldwide,
balancing engineering innovation with ecological needs
5 World News
Fljótsdalur earns gold certification under global sustainability standard; Shuangjiangkou dam begins water storage, set to become tallest – for now
features 10 12 14 19 10 Spotlight
How digital dams are transforming water management, and why the industry’s rapid tech adoption is creating a prime target for cybercriminals
Classified
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Contacts
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People 8
Young 30
Seismic analysis
People on the move Recent appointments
professionals 12
Elevating the next generation
The NHA believes strategic investment in the future of energy is urgently required
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No quick fix Report highlights how a shortage of green skills could impact the development of the UK’s hydropower workforce
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Finding the right person Insight into the work of Plan Recruit in the hydro industry
Building tomorrow’s dam experts
ICOLD’s Young Engineers Forum continues to go from strength to strength
22 Key prerequisite for sustainable dams
Why the earthquake safety of dams is a key prerequisite for sustainable dams
Hydraulic machinery 26
Refurbishment & modernisation 32
Modernising global water structures
Repair, refurbishment and repowering works have been taking place at projects globally
35
New turbine design silences penstock noise
A redesigned turbine distributor at the Melezet hydropower plant has resolved long- standing RSI-induced noise issues in the residential area of Bardonecchia, reducing vibrations and ensuring compliance with environmental noise regulations.
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Powering progress together
Hydro projects across continents show how technology partnerships are enabling efficient, and future- proofed energy generation
Stainless steel secures sustainability
A switch to duplex stainless steel has played a crucial role for the Lossen hydropower plant in Sweden
Fish passage solutions 36
No one-size approach How the challenge to fish migration presented by hydro schemes must be assessed and appropriately mitigated afresh each time
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Innovative solutions New research and field trials are driving innovation in fish passage technology
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