Grand Coulee Dam – USA’s Big Hydroelectric Power Plant Upgrades

Grand Coulee Dam - USA Big Hydroelectric Power Plant Upgrades

I have witnessed personally the tremendous improvement that can be achieved via improvements and modernizations of these facilities throughout my seven years of experience working as an electrical engineer at hydroelectric dams around the US. The Grand Coulee Dam, the biggest hydroelectric power producer in the United States, is undergoing one of the most massive … Read more

Itaipu Dam – Brazil/Paraguay Border’s Key Hydroelectric Plant

Itaipu Dam - Brazil/Paraguay Border’s Key Hydroelectric Plant

For the last seven years, I’ve worked as an engineer on hydroelectric dams all around the world. Working on these projects has given me first-hand experience with the importance of renewable energy. One of the most magnificent man-made monuments I have ever had the privilege of witnessing is the Itaipu Dam, situated on the Paraná … Read more

Top Hydroelectric Power Plants – Global Trends and New Ideas

Top Hydroelectric Power Plants - Global Trends and New Ideas

Throughout my seven years of covering the power production sector as a writer specializing in energy, I’ve had the honor of touring hydroelectric facilities all around the world. Among the most dependable and long-standing renewable energy sources, hydroelectricity harnesses the kinetic energy of flowing water to produce clean, steady electricity. Let’s read below about “Top … Read more

Siemens J-Class Gas Turbines – Irsching 4 Power Plant in Germany

Siemens J-Class Gas Turbines - Irsching 4 Power Plant in Germany

I had the opportunity to tour the Irsching 4 power plant near Ingolstadt, Germany, and I was thrilled because I am an energy journalist who has covered power plants and turbine technology for over seven years. Modern gas turbine technology has never been more efficient than the two state-of-the-art Siemens J-class gas turbines housed in … Read more