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Scotland Scottish Water harnessing hydropower at waste water treatment works Scottish Water has announced that construction is well underway on the first pre- fabricated hydro scheme to be installed ‘mid process’ at a waste water treatment works in the UK. The project, at Hamilton Waste Water


Treatment Works in South Lanarkshire, is being led by Scottish Water’s commercial subsidiary Scottish Water Horizons and is expected to generate 0.42GWh of green electricity each year and offset 13% of the treatment works’ annual electricity demand. “Scottish Water has a vast array of land,


property, and operational assets that offer enormous potential when it comes to renewables. We need to be open to fresh ideas and bold in our delivery when it comes to achieving our green energy ambitions,” commented Neil Beaumont, Horizons Hydro Energy Team Lead. “Until recently, all previous hydro efforts have concentrated on harnessing energy from our water assets. Now we’re looking at more creative ways to generate energy and lower our carbon emissions. By adopting a non-traditional approach such as that at Hamilton Treatment Works, we can identify opportunities to further optimise generation and tap into significant potential across Scotland. “This novel approach will also go a long way


towards helping Scottish Water achieve net zero emissions by 2040 and beyond, deliver service excellence, and create greener communities,” Beaumont added. he hydro scheme is expected to be operational by the end of autumn 2023 and has already garnered attention, being shortlisted for two categories at the upcoming Water Industry Awards at the end of June. The scheme will be delivered by local


renewable energy solutions specialists FES Support Services Ltd on behalf of Scottish Water Horizons and will join a growing portfolio of water and waste water treatment works that are now either self-sufficient or partly sufficient in generating their own power requirements.


Canada OPG’s Calabogie generating station returns to service with enhanced capacity Ontario Power Generation has returned the redeveloped Calabogie Generating Station back into service, providing more clean hydropower for the Canadian province of Ontario.


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commissioning, the redeveloped hydroelectric station’s two new units officially commenced operations in April 2023, generating approximately 10.7MW of power from the Madawaska River. Originally constructed by the Calabogie Light and Power Company in 1917 to support local development and the lumber industry, the Calabogie GS was acquired by OPG’s predecessor, the Hydro-Electric Power Commission of Ontario, in 1929. The station stood as one of OPG’s oldest hydro stations until a tornado caused extensive damage in 2018. In 2020, construction began on the new


Calabogie GS, situated approximately 50m upstream from the original powerhouse. The enhanced station features larger turbine units capable of handling a greater volume of water, thanks to a reshaped forebay and tailrace. This design results in less spill and increases power generation, effectively doubling the output of the original plant. “This is an important clean energy project for OPG and, in fact, all of Ontario,” said Tony Palma, Senior Manager of Projects at OPG. “We were able to rebuild from the ground up a modern, more efficient station at this existing site, which will provide many more decades of clean power to support Ontario’s future and electrification.” To complete the redevelopment of the


Calabogie GS, OPG collaborated with KGS Group, its owner’s representative, to define the technical parameters. A joint venture between SNC-Lavalin, responsible for the station’s design, and M. Sullivan & Son, leading the construction efforts, spearheaded the development. Throughout the planning and execution phases, OPG engaged with Indigenous communities, including the Algonquins of Pikwakanagan First Nation, the Algonquins of Ontario representing nine Algonquin communities, and four Williams Treaties First Nations – Alderville First Nation, Curve Lake First Nation, Hiawatha First Nation, and Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation. The Calabogie GS redevelopment project aligns with OPG’s Climate Change Plan goals, which include achieving net-zero emissions by 2040 and supporting the economy’s net-zero target by 2050. By investing in its fleet of 66 hydroelectric stations across Ontario, OPG ensures these assets continue to provide clean and reliable electricity to support the province’s growing economy and the increasing demands of electrification. As one of OPG’s five hydro stations on the Madawaska River, boasting a combined capacity of approximately 620MW, the Calabogie GS has been a cornerstone of the region for many years. “We are very proud to be able to build on and continue the original station’s legacy at this site,” said Palma. “Calabogie will continue to play a major role in supporting the local economy in this area and providing clean power for the wider province for many years to come.”


Madagascar Groupe Filatex forms joint venture with Hyvity to create ENHY Groupe Filatex has announced the creation of ENHY through a joint venture with the French firm Hyvity for the development of hydropower in Madagascar. ENHY aims to strengthen the country’s electricity network firstly by focusing on the development and modernization of small and medium-sized hydroelectric installations. By the end of 2028, it plans to increase the current capacity of the Malagasy electricity network by an estimated 100MW, representing a 20% growth.


Over the next decade, ENHY envisions


expanding its portfolio even further, with plans to develop an additional 300MW. This would ultimately contribute to a 50% increase in the energy capacity of Madagascar’s national grid, compared to its current state. Supported by Groupe Filatex, ENHY is


currently studying two projects in the Antsirabe region. If successful, these projects will generate 20MW within three years, which can later be expanded to 60MW once the regional grid undergoes necessary updates to handle the increased energy capacity. In addition to the hydroelectric initiatives, ENHY will collaborate with JIRAMA, the state- owned utility and water services company in Madagascar. This partnership aims to upgrade the national electricity grid, with ENHY providing financing for the power increase operations. The focus will be on ensuring the flexibility of the energy network at a controlled and stable cost over time.


“ENHY will allow for the best of Malagasy knowledge and French technical expertise to lead a transformation of the Malagasy energy sector, enabling energy access for millions of Malagasy people,” commented Hasnaine Yavarhoussen, CEO of Groupe Filatex. “There is no better partner than Hyvity for this exciting joint venture that will radically change the energy production and consumption landscape in Madagascar.”


Simon Collot, CEO OF Hyvity, added: “Madagascar has an abundance of hydroelectric capacity, the exploitation of which will enable the development of infrastructures and land-use planning throughout the country. Partnering with a local energy leader like the Filatex Group will allow ENHY to combine international expertise with local knowledge, ensuring that our projects will have an impact and contribute to the sustainable development of Madagascar.”


Norway NIB funds to boost hydro upgrade The Nordic Investment Bank has signed a 15- year NOK 146 million loan (€12.5 million) with Helgeland Kraft that will be used to upgrade the Grytåga hydropower plant in Vefsn Municipality, Nordland, and support the expansion of electric


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