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Colorado plans to expedite micro-hydro projects Colorado Gov. Bill Ritter announced a state partnership with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) that will expedite qualified micro-hydro projects in a region that used to thrive on hydropower. Micro hydro centre launched in Nepal A Regional Centre of Excellence in Micro Hydro has been launched in Kathmandu, Nepal Renewable energy adviser sought for Rwanda, including microhydro The government of Rwanda invites expressions of interest from consultants to serve as resident adviser to a sustainable energy development project with several components. Deadline for applications is April 22. Contract awarded for micro hydro project in US Yellowstone Park The U.S. National Park Service has awarded a contract for construction of a micro-hydroelectric project in Yellowstone National Park in Wyoming. Scope for microhydro in British Peak district PEAK District campaigners are calling for a 21st century 'green revolution' to exploit the potential for generating power from water. Nepali 635 kW mini-hydro plant handed over to KREC cooperative On March 24th the Norwegian Ambassador to Nepal, Mr. Thor Gislesen, handed over a 635 kW mini-hydro power plant from Himal Power Limited (in which SN Power is the majority owner) to the Khimti Rural Electric Cooperative (KREC). Community Energy Scotland investigates microhydro in Shetland Community Energy Scotland (CES) has brought in an English consultant to investigate the potential for small scale hydro schemes in Shetland and the western isles. Maps to reveal hydropower potential in UK A map revealing potential hydropower hotspots in England and Wales has been published by the UK Environment Agency. Micro-hydro scheme at Dess burn rejected by councillors Plans for a micro-hydro scheme at a Deeside (UK) beauty spot popular with tourists have been rejected by councillors. Malaysian DiGi to fund micro hydro project in Sabah DIGI Telecommunications and Tonibung (a community village development programme) will jointly fund a RM160,000 micro-hydro project in Kampung Lumpagas, Sabah. Basalt (USA) considers micro-hydro The town of Basalt is studying the construction of a micro-hydro scheme on springs from the Basalt Mountain to offset electricity use of 30 average households. Low carbon contest funds for Cwmclydach microhydro plans Environment, Sustainability and Housing Minister, Jane Davidson has congratulated the Cwmclydach Low Carbon Community as one of the three Welsh projects on its success in being named as Low Carbon Community Challenge winner. Ifugao Mini-hydro Project Inauguration Ceremony Philippines officials today received the symbolic keys to a donated 200 kW hydro-electric project that, in addition to green energy, will start generating money to halt deterioration of the country's fabled ancient rice terraces. New report on Scotland’s hydro potential Scotland's hydro potential is nearly double the amount previously estimated, according to a study, mainly because of the increased potential for microhydro. Hydropower Africa 2010 announces call for abstracts The organisers of Hydropower Africa 2010 invite you to present your ideas and experiences. Climate change cash for hydro scheme in Stockport (UK) Water Power Enterprises (H2oPE) has been granted £100,000 towards the cost of establishing a community-owned micro-hydro scheme in Stockport called Otterspool Community Hydro. Commissioning of Finnholm hydroplant in Finland Mavel, a.s. announced the successful commissioning of the Finnholm hydroelectric power plant. Stimulus grant from Colorado State for Ouray microhydro The City of Ouray has been awarded a $30,000 grant from the Colorado Governors Energy Office to install a 20 kilowatt micro-hydro generating unit to be located at the Ouray Hot Springs Pool. Job opening: manager to support the KfW Small- Hydropower Scheme in Afghanistan The German Technical Cooperation (GTZ) in cooperation with the German Development Bank (KfW) is currently looking for a manager to support the KfW Small- Hydropower Scheme in Afghanistan. Job opening for microhydro advisor in Indonesia The Energising Development (EnDev) - the global partnership programme between the Dutch DGIS and the BMZ - is looking for a advisor on renewables with small hydro expertise for Indonesia Old UK hydro plant may be revived For half a century, an Aberdeenshire museum-piece hydro power station has lain disused. Now, a pioneering local authority project looks set to give it a new green-energy future. Micro-hydro plant in Talisay (Phillipines) turned on The 10-kilo volts micro-hydro electric power switch-on was held yesterday and is expected to benefit more than 40 houses in Sitio Campuestohan, Brgy. Cabatangan, in Talisay City. Hydel plant brings electricity to remote Indian village in Leh Dr. Farooq Abdullah, Union Minister for New & Renewable Energy today (2 September 2009) inaugurated a 30 KW micro hydel plant at village Udmaroo in Nubra block of Leh district. GEF project to develop microhydro in Pakistan The United Nation's Global Environment Facility (GEF) Thursday signed a project document with Alternative Energy Development Board (AEDB) and Economic Affairs Division (EAD) for the implementation of $US19.2 million plan to set up mini-hydel power plants Uganda: Invitation for bids for construction of Suam micro-hydro power scheme Within the context of bilateral cooperation between the Governments of Uganda and Germany, GTZ supports the sustainable development of the Ugandan energy sector. As part of this support, GTZ is promoting the construction of a micro hydropower scheme at Su ADB to support Vietnam in hydropower development The Asian Development Bank (ADB) is extending a US$151 million loan to help Viet Nam expand and improve electricity services in poor and remote communities. British Waterways invests in hydro-power British Waterways is to invest £120m over the next three years in a project aimed at generating enough renewable energy to power thousands of homes. Plainfield (USA) seeks approval for hydro dam Residents of Plainfield will be asked at town meeting to approve borrowing $200,000 for the development of a micro-hydro electric power plant located at the site of the Old Batchelder Mill on Mill Street. Donegal council to trial water-powered street lights Donegal county council in Ireland is set to become what is believed to be the first local authority in Ireland to use water powered street lights. Micro hydro for British estate An Aberdeenshire landowner wants to harness the energy of a fast-flowing burn to supply power to houses on a sprawling estate

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