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Major milestone reached in the Polihali Dam construction programme as waters flow through the project's diversion tunnels
5 World News Argonne-NREL study highlights
Alaska's potential for pumped storage hydropower; TC Energy confirms Ontario project moves to evaluation
features 12 18 20 25 10 Spotlight
How can we safeguard the resilience of hydropower and dam infrastructure in the face of growing cybersecurity threats? Experts share their views
Classified
48 50
Contacts
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Europe 12
26 Transformative modernisation
UK set to face future challenges
Both the UK’s hydropower and water supply industries face future changes
18 38
Switzerland: the European Water Vessel
The nation's iconic dams and innovative water management strategies emerge as its shield against climate impact
20 22
Déjà-vu on the Oder Ensuring river water quality
European insights New hydro developments across the continent
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Refurbishment 25
Innovations in high- voltage windings
R&D efforts offer a practical path to enhancing generator performance
Projects worldwide address challenges from corrosion through to control systems
30 Hydropower
modernisation is the key The significant role modernising existing hydropower assets can play in accelerating the African energy transition.
Small hydro 34
Finance
38 Advancing investment A report by the IEA and the IFC underscores the urgent need for substantial increases in annual clean energy investments in emerging economies.
Dams
42 Diversion begins for Polihali dam
Quantifying impacts New research into the impact of small hydropower development across the Balkans aims to help decisionmakers better understand the consequences of such plans
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Small scale solutions IWP&DC discovers how small hydropower is empowering communities through innovative solutions, ranging from microgrids to precision controls
A major milestone was reached in the Polihali Dam construction programme in early August 2023 by closing the flow of the Senqu River to start the diversion of its waters through the project’s diversion tunnels
Wave and tidal power 44
A leap of faith As the European Marine Energy Centre celebrates it 20th anniversary, campaigns in the US are helping to pave the way for development
Next issue Spotlight on underground construction equipment and techniques; energy storage and role of pumped hydropower; new regulations and policies @waterpowermag
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