Hydropower
Scarred for life: the Himalayan towns sinking into oblivion
The construction of vast dams and a network of roads and railways have taken a heavy toll on the state of Uttarakhand, with buildings in Joshimath and other settlements collapsing and residents blaming government indifference
Hannah Ellis-Petersen in Joshimath
20, Mar, 2023 @7:00 AM
Australia at risk of electricity supply shortages as renewable projects lag behind coal plant closures
Successive La Niñas have eased demand but, with many renewable and storage projects now delayed, the energy market operator has revised its projections
Peter Hannam
20, Feb, 2023 @2:00 PM
Snowy Hydro: drilling confirmed halted on part of multibillion-dollar project after tunnel collapse
Labor says the latest setback in the pumped hydro scheme, which had already been delayed to 2027, was inherited from the previous government
Peter Hannam
11, Feb, 2023 @7:00 PM
Energy mix: how is electricity generated in Great Britain?
Graphs show the sources of generation in a country that has one of the most diverse ranges in Europe
Alex Lawson and Antonio Voce
07, Feb, 2023 @12:00 PM
Britons save £3m by using power-hungry appliances at quieter times
National Grid push to use devices such as washing machines and dryers at low-demand periods ‘paying dividends’
Alex Lawson Energy correspondent
14, Dec, 2022 @4:06 PM
Snowy 2.0 power lines clearing ‘will despoil’ long swathe of Kosciuszko national park, wildlife groups say
‘It’s like putting in a transmission line over the Opera House,’ says National Parks Association of NSW
Peter Hannam
05, Oct, 2022 @4:30 PM
Fork in the road: can Tasmania unwind the environmental damage at Lake Pedder?
Christine Milne argues the glory of restored Tasmanian lake, drowned in 1972, would outweigh benefits of energy it generates
Adam Morton Climate and environment editor
16, Sep, 2022 @8:00 PM
Snowy Hydro boss Paul Broad resigns leaving project facing delays and cost blowouts
Price tag for pumped hydro scheme has increased from $2bn to about $5bn since announced by Malcolm Turnbull in 2017
Peter Hannam
26, Aug, 2022 @5:40 AM
UK braces for even higher bills as Norway threatens electricity export cut
Water levels in southern Norway so low domestic consumers may be prioritised over international customers
Alex Lawson Energy correspondent
08, Aug, 2022 @5:01 PM
As the temperature cools, the heat is on Chris Bowen
Gas shortages, reported delays to major projects and coal-fired power woes are among the gifts handed to the new energy minister
Peter Hannam
10, Jun, 2022 @8:00 PM
Energy market turmoil: Snowy Hydro delayed until 2028 while coal plants run at half capacity
Cold snap and gas shortages spike electricity prices amid multiple outages at coal-fired power stations
Peter Hannam
10, Jun, 2022 @4:24 AM
Is this the end for the traditional British watermill?
Hundreds of mills could be converted to generate clean electricity – but the Environment Agency has just raised application fees by up to 790%
Jon Ungoed-Thomas
30, Apr, 2022 @3:00 PM
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