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IEA: Norway hydro can aid Europe
The International Energy Agency said Norwegian hydropower could provide the reliable base Europe needs to invest in solar, wind and other renewable energy forms and urged Norway to expand cable links to other countries.
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India: Wind power, hydro projects aborted
At a time when the state is reeling under power shortage and looking to strengthen renewable energy sources, 1527.6 MW of renewable energy projects have been cancelled.
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Tasmanian govt welcomes RE agreement
A resolution reached between Australia’s Tasmania state-owned electricity distribution company
Aurora Energy and renewable energy company
Hydro Tasmania on the negotiated terms of a supply contract under which Hydro Tasmania will sell electricity to Aurora, has been welcomed by the state government.
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Hydroelectric Revolution: River Runs Through It
Two years ago, British Columbia’s premier electric utility company, BC Hydro, issued its “Clean Power Call” – a bid for the province to achieve electric self-sufficiency through renewable energy by 2016. That aggressive goal sparked an intense competition.
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Amazon dams hold promise of clean energy
Opponents say the environmental and social costs of flooding parts of the Amazon outweigh the energy benefits, but the $10 billion Belo Monte project and other Amazon dams hold the promise of clean energy.
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First sewage-powered hydro plant
Sydney has become home to the first sewage-powered hydro-electric plant in Australia, as NSW energy managers continue to work to reduce the city's carbon emissions.
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Bogong hydro station comes online
The Premier John Brumby today officially opened the new $230 million Bogong Hydro Power Station that will deliver enough clean energy to power more than 120,000 homes.
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