Hydropower

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Providing a reliable renewable energy source

We address all aspects of hydropower projects—from pumped storage and the upgrade of existing projects to feasibility studies of potential new build sites.

Consistently ranked by Engineer News Record (ENR) as a top firm, Stantec has worked on hydroelectric projects dating back to 1920. We’re well versed in the regulatory and agency requirements for licensing, permitting, and constructing hydro plants, and we’ve prepared and assisted in the preparation of client applications for multi-level requirements for licenses and exemptions. Our long-term, continuous position in the industry delivers leaders who can assess facilities and support decision making.

No matter the project, we partner with our clients to ensure our communities have access to environmentally-sound renewable energy.

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The energy transition is about more than just renewables

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Hydropower remains renewable leader despite climate challenges

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Reinventing mine closure: Creating assets for the future

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Rethinking energy storage: Looking beyond batteries

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How we decarbonize the mining industry

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How integrated thinking can help boost the energy transition

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Pumped storage in the USA: A story of IPPs, PPAs, and regulated utilities

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Pumped storage hydropower and the Inflation Reduction Act are a renewable powerhouse

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Pumped storage hydropower: Helping to drive the energy transition

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Dam safety: How technology can help dam owners and operators overcome 3 challenges

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Required: Clean Mine Power Solutions

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Desalination: Leveraging the potential of seawater

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Water and energy: A symbiotic relationship

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Water supply in the West

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Harnessing water to meet Canada’s renewable energy goals

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Challenges for the modernization of the Baygorria plant, Uruguay

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3 reasons why dam owners should prioritize adequate instrumentation and data

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Global Hydropower Day: Stantec

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Pumped storage advocates see bright future due to new tax credits, reliability needs

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Small scale hydroelectric power plants used to possibly solve California's energy crisis

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Pumped storage hydropower acts as a “water battery” that can sustainably power communities

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What if the energy industry and environmentalists worked better together?

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We are designing, building and rehabilitating hydropower projects around the world
130
New Hydropower
23K
MW of Rehabilitation
150K
MW of New Hydro
We have designed more than 130 new hydroelectric projects.
Our team is currently rehabilitating over 23,000 MW of hydropower.
There is now over a 150,000 MW of hydropower now in operation, designed by Stantec.

Recent Projects

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KiwiRail Freight Rail Decarbonization

Wellington, New Zealand

Palmerston North Wastewater Best Practicable Option

Palmerston North, New Zealand

Paparoa Track Road Access—Strategic and Indicative Business Cases

West Coast, New Zealand

Papanui Parallel Cycleway

Christchurch, New Zealand

Pump Efficiency Testing for Wastewater Pump Stations

Petone, Wellington, New Zealand

Palmerston North Hospital Seismic Assessment

Palmerston North, New Zealand

Hays Creek Pipeline

Auckland, New Zealand

Heathcote Ōpāwaho River Dredging Design

Christchurch, New Zealand

Historic Waiuta Gold Mine Site Remediation

Waiuta, New Zealand

Henderson Valley Road Enhancements

Auckland, New Zealand

Quarryman's Trail Cycleway

Christchurch, New Zealand

Auckland Unitary Plan

Auckland, New Zealand

Aurora Energy Powerline Vegetation Encroachment

Dunedin, New Zealand

Nadarivatu Hydroelectric Scheme

Vitu Levu, Fiji

Wellington City Smart Parking Data Analysis

Wellington, New Zealand

Wellhead Security Infrastructure Programme Construction Monitoring

Christchurch, New Zealand

Waipori Switchgear Replacement

Otago, New Zealand

Wailoa Half Life Refurbishment

Viti Levu, Fiji

Wellington Stormwater Monitoring Plan

Wellington, New Zealand

Waterview Connection Road Safety Audits

Auckland, New Zealand

Greenhouse Gas Accounting Methodology Advice

Central Hawke’s Bay, New Zealand

Green Island Resource Recovery and Processing Precinct UAS Monitoring

Dunedin, New Zealand

Green Island Resource Recovery Precinct

Dunedin, New Zealand

Tennyson Street Brick Barrel Pipe Condition Assessment and Renewal

Christchurch, New Zealand
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The oldest and most reliable source of renewable energy, hydropower is essential for our energy future.

Services

  • Asset Management

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  • Construction Management & Inspection

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  • Due Diligence & Consulting

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  • Program Management

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  • Rehabilitation & Upgrades

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  • Planning, Feasibility Studies, and Design

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  • Licensing & Relicensing

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Asset Management Our Stantec Asset Management (SAM) sustainability experts help you find the most accurate, actionable data about your built assets so you can meet your environmental, social, and governance goals.
Construction Management & Inspection From strategy to implementation, our Construction Management & Inspection teams reduce costs and field rework on energy projects..
Due Diligence & Consulting Stantec works with public and private sector clients and financing institutions to provide due diligence and engineering support for asset valuation for acquisition, divestiture, and power and energy projects.
Program Management Our clients have faced a large increase in workload due to various regulatory drivers, aging infrastructure, natural disaster recovery, and customer-focused capital and operational challenges.
Rehabilitation & Upgrades In the hydropower market there has been a shift from new construction to refurbishment, upgrade and life extension of existing facilities.
Planning, Feasibility Studies, and Design Planning-stage decisions to address longer-term risk mitigation are key to cost control. Stantec experts provide comprehensive planning and design services focused on constructability and value.
Licensing & Relicensing Stantec is an industry leader in serving clients as strategic advisors and full-service providers for the FERC licensing and relicensing of hydropower projects.

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