All articles by Carrieann Stocks
Carrieann Stocks
Insights into US Army Corps of Engineers’ renovation of Garrison Dam
The US Army Corps of Engineers is pushing the envelope to address the vulnerabilities of its ageing fleet of dams
Hydropower industry’s biggest risks beyond workforce shortages
Kurt Miller, a seasoned advocate, raises a critical alarm: despite recent successes, the sector is dangerously unaware of mounting risks. While immediate concerns like labor shortages dominate discussions, the burgeoning influence of anti-hydropower groups poses a risk to the industry. Miller urges a strategic pivot towards proactive advocacy, emphasizing the need to engage stakeholders and policymakers to secure hydropower’s future in the evolving energy landscape
How Swiss dam safety regulations are evolving to address modern challenges
As Swiss dam safety regulations evolve to address the requirements of natural hazard protection dams (NHPDs), recent research underscores the need for tailored safety adaptations.
Understanding tunnel reinforcement strategy at Chivor Hydropower Project
Recent research has unearthed innovative repairs, fire safety experiments, plus plans to utilise existing road tunnels for hydropower.
Insight into key developments in pumped storage hydropower projects
Pumped storage plans are ramping up. IWP&DC gives an insight into key developments across Australia, Canada, Greece, India, the UK, and the US.
How STEM education can fill widening skills gap in UK workforce
A re-energised bottom-up approach to STEM education will not only address the shortage of engineering and technology skills in the UK workforce but help increase resilience to climate change.
Key highlights of hydropower developments in MINT and BRICS regions
Here are some of the key updates from across the MINT (Mexico, Indonesia, Nigeria, Turkey) and BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa) regions
Analysing role of dam safety in effective water resource management
The Association of State Dam Safety Officials says it is working towards the vision of a future where every one of the US’ dams is safe. Here we take a look at some of the topical areas of interest within this section of the industry.
How tidal power can transform renewable energy in UK
COP28 president Sultan Al Jaber made headlines with his claim that there is “no science” to indicate a phase-out of fossil fuels will prevent further global warming. Here, Mike Torbitt, managing director of resistor manufacturer Cressall explores how tidal could play its part.
Cap and floor mechanism: UK’s strategy to address hydro investment challenges
Investments in pumped storage have recently made the headlines, with Statkraft acquiring a Scottish facility and the UK government working towards accelerating the deployment of long-duration storage projects with a new investment proposal