Adding batteries to hydropower facilities could extend dam lifespan and unlock new revenue according to PNNL study ...

In 1880, a water-powered turbine generated its first spark of electricity. It powered a theater and storefront in Grand Rapids, Michigan. By 1893, the first commercial hydropower plant was operating ...

In its current form, the nation's electric grid largely doesn't store energy. The vast majority of electricity generated by ...

This study aims to analyze the effects of typical hydropower system operating policies and system characteristics on operational flexibility that could be used for increasing net power revenues.

Hydropower is a renewable energy source derived from flowing water. Its history can be traced as far back as ancient Greece, where 2,000 years ago waterpower was used to operate wheels for grinding ...

NEGAUNEE, MI – Michigan’s Upper Peninsula may be primed for a major hydroelectric future because of its underground mining past. Scientists at Michigan Technological University in Houghton believe it ...

Droughts linked to climate change are reducing water flow in rivers and reservoirs, causing significant drops in hydropower production worldwide. Countries heavily reliant on hydropower, like China, ...