As the gates leading from Sam Rayburn Lake open, the water rushes towards the Kaplan turbines some 100’ below. The river begins to rise and swell below the dam as the ground below your feet vibrates ...

The struggle of the world’s largest source of renewable last year could have important implications for the fight against climate change. By Manuela Andreoni Global pollution from electricity ...

Hoover Dam will see big reductions in hydropower capacity when Lake Mead drops below elevation 1,035 feet, which is 15 feet away. There will be repercussions for power customers and the electric grid ...

The article has been updated to clarify the impact of climate change and include more details about large-scale dams The EU has some untapped potential for hydropower growth – expert Growing ...