Milestone in the construction of the Niagara Tunnel
The construction of the Niagara Tunnel – as high as a 4-story building – has reached an important milestone when the tunnel has been completely lined with concrete.
Once complete, this will ensure smooth concrete lining for the next...Read More
Brazil approves the construction of the Belo Monte hydroelectric in the Amazon
Despite the opposition of indigenous peoples, social movements and scientists, IBAMA environmental permit granted on 1 June.
Brazil intends to build 30 hydroelectric plants in the next nine years, according to Energy Expansion Plan 2020 released...Read More
China will need 230 GW by 2020
The largest concentration of wind turbines were recorded in the regions of Inner Mongolia and Xinjiang.
Wind power in China for 2020 reached 230 gigawatts, an amount equivalent to thirteen times the electricity produced by the Three Gorges Dam,...Read More
China projects largest hydroelectric dam in the world
The Three Gorges dam, located in Hubei province, China, is considered the largest hydroelectric dam and the largest generator of electricity in the world since 2006, but Chinese engineers of the hydropower industry has called the central government...Read More