As Consumers Energy considers exiting the hydropower business, its fleet of dams on Michigan rivers are in line for millions in federal incentives for upgrades to the aging facilities. The major ...

Researchers at Oak Ridge National Laboratory and startup Cadens say 3D-printed turbines could slash hydropower costs by 40% ...

Droughts linked to climate change are reducing water flow in rivers and reservoirs, causing significant drops in hydropower production worldwide. Countries heavily reliant on hydropower, like China, ...

Hydropower remains the Pacific Northwest’s largest source of affordable, reliable, clean electricity. As extreme weather events impact our region more often, hydropower and cutting-edge technologies ...

The struggle of the world’s largest source of renewable last year could have important implications for the fight against climate change. By Manuela Andreoni Global pollution from electricity ...

Across the African continent, more than 300 new hydropower projects are planned to meet the growing demand for electricity. Some of these will require big dams, which can have major negative ...