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Changing the climate future
The future isn’t what it used to be. The future we now expect is one of even more intense rainfall. What can we do about it? In Australia, there is now expected to be a 41–88 % increase in intense...
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Bifacial solar PV: shining light on all the angles
In the booming global solar industry, installation of bifacial panels has been rapidly overtaking conventional monofacial modules, particularly in utility-scale projects but increasingly at smaller...
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Understanding the challenges of medium-sized power systems
Power systems in the range of 200–500 MW face unique challenges, including how to incorporate increasing amounts of intermittent inverter-based renewable energy, such as solar PV and wind generation....
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From binoculars and boots to bytes and bots: harnessing remote sensing and AI...
For power and water developments to be truly sustainable, we must preserve and protect biodiversity. But it can be difficult to look after what you don’t know about or don’t understand. In the age of...
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Getting the answers you need: Technical due diligence for vendors, buyers,...
Technical due diligence (TDD) for a renewable energy project evaluates the risks and opportunities associated with the project to establish its technical and financial viability, compliance with...
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The life cycle of a dam – Bringing it all together
Dams, like all of us, go through several life stages. Some dams have harder lives. Some age more quickly. Some need a lot of attention, and some are more robust. Let’s talk a bit about a dam’s life –...
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Understanding the business risks of small dams and weirs
Small dams may pose significant business risks that are often under-appreciated, even if these dams don’t pose a safety risk to the community. Managing risk is a key part of running any sustainable...
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Growing the future of hydropower – observations from a career in the industry
Entura’s Senior Principal Hydropower, Flavio Campos, knows hydropower inside out. Flavio has recently joined Entura, after working around the world on significant hydropower projects ranging from 30...
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‘Dams for People, Water, Environment and Development’ – some reflections from...
Entura’s Amanda Ashworth (Managing Director) and Richard Herweynen (Technical Director, Water) recently attended the International Commission on Large Dams (ICOLD) 2024 Annual Meeting and...
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We built this synchronicity … but what now?
The alternating current (AC) transmission age started in 1891 through collaboration and perseverance. This transmission method has transformed the world, led us to the brink (or over the brink) of a...
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