New Energy Programme
A large proportion of the energy system of Siberia is comprised of coal generated electricity. To tackle this reliance on coal ad to assist with global decarbonisation and energy transition efforts, En+ Group implemented the New Energy Programme, a major hydropower modernization programme. New Energy is designed to more effectively channel water resources and boost hydropower plant (HPP) efficiency.
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Hydropower engineering
The project and all modernisations of HPPs is expected to be completed by 2027, with climate benefits continuing thereafter.
New Energy Programme spans across four hydropower stations located in major cities in Siberia, Russia: Irkutsk, Kranoyarsk, Bratsk and Ust-Illimsk.
From 2026, the additional 2.4 TWh of low-carbon hydropower generated (from a 2007 baseline) will prevent 2.5 million tonnes of CO2e emissions annually. New Energy will also positively impact the environment in the Siberian regions, as the modernised turbines also incorporate an up-to-date runner design that prevents leakage risks of turbine oil into the water. Additional benefits will include the increased efficiency (+8%) of the hydro-turbines, improved safety and reliability, and risk reduction. The Programme’s scalability and replicability allows it to be a strong example within the hydropower and energy sector.
- Within the UN Energy Compacts, the Programme received recognition as one supporting the achievement of SDG 7 https://www.un.org/en/energycompacts/page/registry - Recognised among best examples of concrete deliverables and actions in regards to enhancing the water-energy nexus within the Compendium to the Ministerial Declaration of the 10th World Water Forum https://worldwaterforum.org/outcomes
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