Lewis County PUD on LinkedIn: #hydropowers #hydroday #publicpower #lcpud (2024)

Renewable electricity generated offshore through wind and hydropower transmits energy to the grid using undersea cables. The #MilitaryBalance interactive chart highlights potential vulnerabilities to this infrastructure in the Euro-Atlantic. https://lnkd.in/eRnXtxNM

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Great video from the National Hydropower Association which demonstrates the importance of hydropower and the role it has to play in the clean energy grid.Hydropower is often the 'forgotten' renewable energy source for a number of reasons, being overshadowed by the rapid growth and public attention given to other renewable sources like wind and solar power in recent years. There is also a perception that most economically viable hydropower sites have already been developed, limiting further growth potential. This is of course incorrect. In the US alone for example, a DOE assessment found that adding hydropower generating equipment to existing non-powered dams could provide up to 12GW of new hydropower capacity from around 50,000 suitable dams currently used for other purposes like water supply regulation. That's why spreading the word on the potential and benefits of hydropower is so important.#hydropower #hydroelectric #cleanenergy #withhydropower

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The versatile role of Hydropower!

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As the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic prepare for a major winter storm, it's important to remember that pumped storage hydropower (PSH) has helped Americans weather the worst mother nature has to offer. PSH can help fill reliability gaps in our grids when other renewable energy sources, like #wind and #solar, need a boost. NHA's regulatory and markets expert, Michael Purdie, explains in a new column in T&D World. #pumpedstorage #cleanenergy https://lnkd.in/e7TNJVPs

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Hydropower and pumped storage have a special role to play in an environment of energy transition.

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An increasingly electrified future relies on clean electrons. Hydropower has been among the oldest sources of renewable carbon free electricity. It has traditionally been less intermittent than solar or wind.That's what makes this recent news from U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) so concerning, the trend in hydropower in the West is at a 22 year low.https://lnkd.in/eBxhc5XD

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Global #hydroelectric generation was anticipated to rebound in 2024 due to increased rainfall and snow melt in key areas. This, along with the swift adoption of wind and solar energy, would help slow the growth of fossil fuel consumption during the year.More: https://buff.ly/460eOFu#Power #Global

📣 We are delighted to share the #WorldHydropowerOutlook, issued by the International Hydropower Association (IHA), which provides an in-depth analysis of the global #hydropower industry, highlighting key trends, statistics, and insights.Hydropower plays a critical role in supporting other renewables like wind and solar in the global energy transition. ⚡️#WithHydropower we can reduce our reliance on fossil fuels and accelerate the shift to a low-carbon economy.As it is truly #Time4Action, let's harness the power of water to create a more #SustainableFuture for all. 🙌💡 Learn more about hydropower capacity in each region and also where it was added in 2023. The full report can be downloaded using the link in the comments below.

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Did you know that unlike hydropower, which can be affected by droughts, wind energy generation remains consistent even during dry periods? 💡💨 That's right! Rain or shine, wind turbines keep spinning, providing a reliable and sustainable source of electricity! 🌧️☀️#WENDYprojectsEU #WindEnergy

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⚡ Hydropower Is Key to a Clean Energy Future—Here’s Why | U.S. Department of EnergyDiscover more at "voltsbase.com/energy"#Energy #Voltsbase