Hydropower is energy obtained from flowing water. The most common source of hydropower is the dam however, it can be directly used as a mechanical force or a heat source or heat sink.
In some regions (such as eastern Canada) "hydro" is a synonym for "electricity." Look for "electricity" in other categories.
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Describes small-scale hydroelectric technology (portable to 15 kilowatts, stationary from 50 kilowatts to 5 megawatts) utilizing new high efficiency (84%) cross-flow turbines, available from FINESA, Inc., Prague, Czech Republic.
Information on dams, water diversions, impoundments, and hydroelectric projects, their impacts, and related links.
U.S. organization that promotes hydropower by facilitating research and providing educational opportunities. Includes public information.
Resources for citizen involvement in the re-licensing of Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Project 516.
Information about run-of-the-river systems up to 300 kilowatts. Includes the microhydro discussion group, microhydro basics, and links.
U.S. trade association. A comprehensive site containing policy information, relicensing information, and generally promoting industry interests.
Description of the project, the relicensing process, and a newsletter about the relicensing process.
Site by the Foundation for Water and Energy Education. Promotes and provides extensive information about hydropower in the U.S. Northwest.
Reference and historical information, kits, pictures, and plans for water wheels and water turbines.
U.S. organization that promotes hydropower by facilitating research and providing educational opportunities. Includes public information.
Describes small-scale hydroelectric technology (portable to 15 kilowatts, stationary from 50 kilowatts to 5 megawatts) utilizing new high efficiency (84%) cross-flow turbines, available from FINESA, Inc., Prague, Czech Republic.
Information about run-of-the-river systems up to 300 kilowatts. Includes the microhydro discussion group, microhydro basics, and links.
Site by the Foundation for Water and Energy Education. Promotes and provides extensive information about hydropower in the U.S. Northwest.
Description of the project, the relicensing process, and a newsletter about the relicensing process.
Resources for citizen involvement in the re-licensing of Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Project 516.
Information on dams, water diversions, impoundments, and hydroelectric projects, their impacts, and related links.
Reference and historical information, kits, pictures, and plans for water wheels and water turbines.
U.S. trade association. A comprehensive site containing policy information, relicensing information, and generally promoting industry interests.
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