hydropower

Nov 13, 2024

NextEra Energy Faces $350 Million Lawsuit Over Hydropower Project

NextEra Energy is sued by Avangrid for allegedly obstructing a hydropower project intended to supply low-cost electricity to New England.

Avangrid and its affiliates have filed a federal lawsuit against NextEra Energy, seeking over $350 million in damages. The lawsuit alleges that NextEra engaged in a “scorched-earth scheme” to block Avangrid’s hydropower project, which aimed to deliver affordable electricity to New England. Avangrid claims that NextEra’s actions have impeded competition, increased consumer costs, and delayed the region’s transition to clean energy. NextEra has stated it will vigorously defend against these claims in court. Read more.

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Nov 26, 2024

Canada Imports U.S. Electricity Amid Hydropower Shortfall Due to Drought

Prolonged drought conditions have led Canada, a major hydropower producer, to import electricity from the U.S. for the first time in nearly two decades.

Hydropower

Nov 26, 2024

Canada Imports U.S. Electricity Amid Hydropower Shortfall Due to Drought

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Nov 4, 2024

Romania Signs MoU with Japan’s Itochu to Revive Long-Stalled Tarnița-Lăpuștești Hydropower Project

On November 4, 2024, Romania’s Ministry of Energy signed a memorandum of understanding with Japan’s Itochu Corporation to develop the 1 GWh reversible hydropower plant project at Tarnița-Lăpuștești, aiming to enhance the country’s renewable energy capacity.

Hydropower

Nov 4, 2024

Romania Signs MoU with Japan’s Itochu to Revive Long-Stalled Tarnița-Lăpuștești Hydropower Project

On November 4, 2024, Romania’s Ministry of Energy signed a memorandum of understanding with Japan’s Itochu Corporation to develop the 1 GWh reversible hydropower plant project at Tarnița-Lăpuștești, aiming to enhance the country’s renewable energy capacity.

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