All articles by Carrieann Stocks
Carrieann Stocks
Eddie Rich: The IHA and the Future of Sustainable Hydropower
Sustainable hydropower remains at the heart of the International Hydropower Association’s mission. Eddie Rich, CEO of the IHA, discusses how the sector has evolved, the importance of adhering to sustainability standards, and the critical role hydropower plays in tackling climate change, supporting renewable energy transitions, and mitigating extreme weather events. With global targets to double hydropower capacity by 2050, Rich highlights the need for policy reforms, incentivisation, and international cooperation to ensure sustainable growth
BII Commits Up to US$25m to Expand Sustainable Energy in Tanzania
IWP&DC traces how investment is taking shape across the hydropower industry
How AI enhances inspections at hydropower and dam projects
As global energy demands increase and infrastructure ages, the hydropower and dam industry faces a growing need to ensure operational efficiency, safety, and environmental sustainability. Traditional methods of inspection often struggle to meet these demands due to their inherent limitations. To address these challenges, the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) is proving transformative. By enabling precise analysis, real-time decision-making, and predictive maintenance, AI offers solutions that enhance the inspection and monitoring of hydropower and dam projects.
Driving innovation in infrastructure
As infrastructure demands grow, Rezatec and Seequent launch AI and geospatial solutions that for dam monitoring and 3D earth modelling for civil and environmental projects.
Drone Mapping Creates Digital Twin of Swedish Hydropower Station
The development of drones has made great strides. In Sweden, a complete hydropower station is being mapped to construct a perfect digital copy. Report By Lars-Magnus Kihlström
How advanced condition monitoring enhances reliability of hydropower assets
In the dynamic field of hydropower, condition monitoring has become essential for ensuring efficient and reliable operations across both new and existing infrastructure. MC-Monitoring has developed innovative solutions tailored to meet the evolving needs of hydropower plants worldwide. IWP&DC spoke with Salvatore Adamo, Managing Director, about the company’s cutting-edge technologies, the challenges they address, and the future of hydrogenerator monitoring.
Converting flood dams into multi-use assets may balance water supply and risk
As climate change and evolving water needs challenge traditional reservoir management, new research explores innovative solutions. From optimising US flood control reservoirs for dual use to addressing hydropower and irrigation trade-offs globally, and managing stakeholder conflicts in Hungary, experts are rethinking how reservoirs can best serve communities, industries, and ecosystems.
How advanced APM is enhancing operational efficiency in hydropower sector
Asset performance management solutions that incorporate artificial intelligence can now analyse vast datasets from sensors and control systems to predict water and dam asset failures, optimise maintenance schedules and improve decision-making, as Stacey Jones, Global APM Portfolio Leader Energy Industries, Digital from ABB, explains.
Role of climate-resilient design frameworks in addressing Canada’s flood risk
As North American experience is showing, designing flood control infrastructure with a focus on climate-resilience is becoming ever more critical, with the frequency and intensity of flood events on the rise.
Automated monitoring: enhancing dam safety through real-time data collection
Bentley Systems has released the findings of a comprehensive global survey on dam condition monitoring practices and trends. The survey, compiling responses from 400 industry experts across the world, found that automation in dam monitoring is growing rapidly, enabling dam owners to increase efficiency, reduce cost, experience less operational challenges, and boost overall resilience.