MyHydro To Start Construction Of The First Of 33 Small Hydropower Plants In DRC

Credit to Author: Remeredzai Joseph Kuhudzai| Date: Tue, 10 Jan 2023 17:05:16 +0000

The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has one of the lowest electrification rates on the African continent and in the world. The DRC’s electrification rate is around 10%. As access to electricity is one of the main drivers of development, increasing the country’s electrification is long overdue. Accelerating energy access programs will help transform the […]

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Fish Friendly Hydro: Natel Energy Is Proving It’s Possible

Credit to Author: Aaron Larson| Date: Thu, 17 Nov 2022 00:46:18 +0000

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Hydropower projects frequently face resistance from environmental groups for a variety of reasons. One of the more common objections to hydro is the high turbine-induced mortality of fish. The passage of fish through hydroelectric turbines can quickly prove fatal—a danger that increases with the size of the fish. Furthermore, if several hydropower plants are located […]

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Natel Energy “Restoration Hydro” Improves Aquatic Biodiversity

Credit to Author: Tim Tyler| Date: Tue, 08 Nov 2022 17:30:24 +0000

Restoration HydroOne of the world’s biggest sources of renewable energy is hydropower, which generates around 16% of the global electricity supply. As the world looks to meet net-zero targets, hydropower is slated to play a key role in combating climate change. Just 37% of the world’s 246 longest rivers remain free-flowing — without any human-made dams, […]

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