A new study says that many large-scale hydropower projects in Europe and the US have been disastrous for the environment. Dozens of these dams are being removed every year, with many considered ...

Large scale hydroelectric schemes work by storing water behind a dam and releasing a controlled amount of water to generate electricity. Run of river hydroelectric systems are smaller projects ...

The dam forms the reservoir for the Mahatma Gandhi Hydro Electric Power Unit. The huge dam surrounded by forested hills is a sight to behold. Photograph courtesy: Abhijith Rao/Creative Commons ...

The future of Ottumwa’s hydro dam has been in limbo since last September when it was announced that critical repairs were ...