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HYDROVISION hot topic: Leveraging hydropower’s flexibility in changing markets
Editor’s Note: As a consequence of the ongoing local and global impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, Clarion Events North America (formerly PennWell) is rescheduling HYDROVISION International 2020 to November 17-19, 2020, at the Minneapolis Convention Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S. One big challenge facing many utilities is the effects a changing power portfolio and market can have on the company’s
BPA signs agreement to enter Western Energy Imbalance Market
The California Independent System Operator (ISO) reports that the Bonneville Power Administration (BPA) has signed an implementation agreement to join the Western Energy Imbalance Market (EIM). Under the agreement, BPA will join the Western EIM in 2022. “We see BPA’s participation in the Western EIM as the natural next step in a collaborative partnership that began many years ago to
Wind, hydro make way into ISO-New England Day-Ahead Market
Requiring DNE dispatchable resources to participate in the Day-Ahead Energy Market will lead to a more accurate commitment of resources and an improvement in the price convergence between the day-ahead and real-time markets.
Hydro Review: North American Market Brief
What’s happening in the North American hydroelectric power industry, in a nutshell? Below are four important areas of hydropower activity in the U.S. and Canada.
NorthWestern Energy announces plan to participate in Western Energy Imbalance Market
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Utility NorthWestern Energy has announced plans to participate in the California Independent System Operator’s Western Energy Imbalance Market.
Report shows size of climate bonds market, how hydro fits
Asia and Oceania
Global growth of green finance is encouraging, but global emissions remain on track to exceed 2 degrees of warming, meaning even more investment in “climate projects” is needed by 2030, according to the Climate Bonds Initiative.
Africa
Africa Market Brief
In this annual feature, learn about the state of hydropower generation in Africa, including key trends and important activity….
Trend Watch: Africa as an important hydro market
“Hydropower is the world’s largest source of renewable energy, accounting for almost a fifth of global electricity. Harnessing water responsibly can help ge…
Europe
Europe Market Brief
Learn about the state of hydropower generation in Europe, including key trends and important activity….
Idaho Power joins energy imbalance market in western U.S.
U.S. utility Idaho Power has joined the western energy imbalance market after an independent consultant found this move could save the utility $4.1 million to $…
Report: U.S. hydro can quintuple its value with proper market structure
Opportunity exists in the U.S. to increase the market value of hydro storage plants by 200% to 500%, according to a recent study by The Brattle Group….
Asia and Oceania Market Brief
Learn about the state of hydropower generation in Asia and Oceania, including key trends and important activity….
FERC News
FERC aiming to increase energy storage in regional markets
A unanimous final ruling from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission made last week creates a new rule that will "remove barriers" for energy storag…
France looking to become major player in global marine energy market
France is hoping to send a message about its potential role in the world’s hydropower sector with the announcement of preliminary studies that will ultimately l…
Challenging, changing hydropower market addressed in BPA Strategic Plan
In the face of what it calls “challenging industry dynamics and other risks that could otherwise hinder its commercial performance,” the Bonneville Power Ad…
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HYDROVISION hot topic: Leveraging hydropower’s flexibility in changing markets
BPA signs agreement to enter Western Energy Imbalance Market
Wind, hydro make way into ISO-New England Day-Ahead Market
Hydro Review: North American Market Brief
