NextGen Energy
hypower No. 36
The global energy transition is gaining momentum – but as more wind and solar power feed into the grid, one question becomes increasingly urgent: How do we ensure reliability? True stability requires storage capacity, controllability, and proactive service. This is where hydropower shows its full strength: it is more than a generator – it forms the backbone of a dependable energy system.
Our cover story explores why hybrid systems combining water, wind, and solar are essential. Pumped storage plants are becoming the key to largescale energy storage, as demonstrated by current projects in China. Additional articles show how modern services enhance efficiency, availability, and cost performance – including the modernization of Inga II and an interview with Chief Service Officer Sunil Pandiri.
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