Hydropower remains a critical source of dispatchable and flexible generation, but many facilities face aging infrastructure, modernization needs and changing water management pressures. This topic addresses equipment upgrades, dam safety, operational optimization, relicensing, workforce needs and the practical realities of maintaining and improving hydro assets. For many operators, hydropower strategy is increasingly about preservation, modernization and extracting more value from existing infrastructure.

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Di-Hydro research project tackles digitalization of hydropower plants through sensor development

EU-funded research project Di-Hydro aims to modernize hydropower plants by developing smart devices and data acquisition techniques to predict and control operations and maintenance.
July 27, 2026

IHA: Global pumped storage tops 200 GW after record year for new capacity

The International Hydropower Association says record additions in 2025 highlight pumped storage's growing role in supporting renewable integration, grid flexibility and rising electricity demand.
June 26, 2026

Modernization project underway for two Columbia River dams

Tetra Tech was selected by Chelan County PUD to lead the Hydropower Dam Spillway Modernization Project in Washington, aiming to enhance safety and reliability at Rock Island and Rocky Reach Dams.
June 10, 2026

Hull Street Energy to acquire FirstLight’s hydro, pumped storage assets

Hull Street Energy has signed an agreement to acquire FirstLight from the Public Sector Pension Investment Board, gaining renewable assets in the Northeast, pending federal approval.
May 19, 2026

 

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