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The US Bureau of Reclamation has been celebrating 80 years of the Shasta Dam and powerplant, built from from 1938-45
5 World News
Hydropower leaders push for national policy on pumped storage at energy summit; Coire Glas first pumped
storage plant to earn gold certification features 12 18 30 32 12 Spotlight
Fishheart’s pilot project at the Tunnel Hydroelectric Station has completed a successful first year; with lessons set to shape next year’s efficiency trials
Classified
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Contacts
34
People 8
People on the move Recent appointments
North America 42
14 Keeping Up From 80th anniversary celebrations to fighting wildfire and legislative victory, IWP&DC keeps up with some of the latest news from across the US and Canada
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Forming a strategic partnership
Co-locating digital infrastructure with hydropower facilities can be advantageous for both industries.
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Bright sparks from the show floor
A snapshot of news, launches and innovations from a cross- section of exhibitors lighting up this year’s Clean Currents show
Cyber security 29
Securing the flow As cyber attacks on critical infrastructure rise, the water and power sector faces mounting risks from legacy systems, underinvestment and growing regulatory pressure
Underground construction 30
Digging for a greener future
Major schemes in Austria, China, and Germany are applying advanced underground construction techniques to deliver new hydropower and pumped storage capacity
32 Keeping cool, staying safe
Ventilation and safety management are keys issues to be addressed when hydropower construction ventures underground
Wave & tidal power 34
Marine energy potential
Dam safety 38
A sustained commitment
US dam safety demands sustained funding and policy.
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Remote sensing, real impact
InSAR monitors surface deformations
Large dams 45
46 Polihali Dam:
engineering insights Insights into design innovations and challenges
More than a drop in the ocean
A marvel of engineering The role of large dams.
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