Hydropower & Dams

The tremendous role to be played globally in the future by floating solar PV on hydropower/dam reservoirs, especially in many developing countries, was underlined thoroughly during intense discussions over two days, at SOLAR-HYDRO 2021. The event, held on July 7-8, was co-hosted by Aqua-Media International and ICOLD, and brought together delegations from 47 nations.

The series of triennial Arab Water Fora (AWF) is considered the most important water-related event in the Arab region. Providing a unique platform for communication, the 5th AWF is considered the stage where Arab water community leaders and key decision-makers thoroughly discuss water challenges that the Arab region is facing, being one of the most water-scarce regions in the world.

Prof John Reynolds, expert in geo-hazards and glacial hazard assessment and mitigation, has prepared an initial report for Hydropower & Dams on the tragic avalanche in Uttarakhand on 7 February, which destroyed the Rishi Ganga hydro plant. His findings have demonstrated that initial press reports have been inaccurate.