Directory of Hydro Resources

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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.

Subcategories

• Pumped Storage

Resources in This Category

• Bureau of Reclamation Hydropower Program

  http://www.usbr.gov/power/edu/edu.html
  U.S. government agency. General information including the history of hydropower development, a glossary of terms, and major producers.

• Cink Hydro Energy k.s.

  http://cink-hydro-energy.com/
  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.

• Dam-Reservoir Impact & Information Archive: DRIIA

  http://www.sandelman.ottawa.on.ca/dams/
  Information on dams, water diversions, impoundments, and hydroelectric projects, their impacts, and related links.

• Hydro Information Systems Turbnpro Version 3 Software

  http://www.turbnpro.com/
  Software for the selection of hydroelectric turbines. Determines preferred turbine size, type, and arrangement from site data. Predicts the performance and energy production for the site.

• Hydro Research Foundation

  http://www.hydrofoundation.org/
  U.S. organization that promotes hydropower by facilitating research and providing educational opportunities. Includes public information.

• International Small-Hydro Atlas

  http://www.small-hydro.com/
  Technological and regulatory information related to project development, including project sites, organizations, contacts, literature, assessment tools and methodologies,opportunities for research and development, and financing guidelines.

• Lake Murray, Saluda River, Columbia, South Carolina Dam Re-Licensing

  http://parkinhunter.tripod.com/lake_murray_page.html
  Resources for citizen involvement in the re-licensing of Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Project 516.

• Microhydro Web Portal

  http://microhydropower.net/
  Information about run-of-the-river systems up to 300 kilowatts. Includes the microhydro discussion group, microhydro basics, and links.

• National Hydropower Association

  http://www.hydro.org/
  U.S. trade association. A comprehensive site containing policy information, relicensing information, and generally promoting industry interests.

• Pico Hydro

  http://www.eee.nottingham.ac.uk/picohydro/
  Network specializing in very small hydro systems, up to 5 kilowatts. Includes articles, down loadable publications, and links.

• Power Matters - Hydroelectric Power

  http://www.tva.gov/power/hydro.htm
  Tennessee Valley Authority site with a description and diagram of a generic hydroelectric dam and a pumped storage facility.

• Saint Lawrence FDR Power Project Relicensing

  http://www.stl.nypa.gov/
  Description of the project, the relicensing process, and a newsletter about the relicensing process.

• Turning to Hydropower

  http://www.fwee.org/
  Site by the Foundation for Water and Energy Education. Promotes and provides extensive information about hydropower in the U.S. Northwest.

• U.S. DOE Hydropower Program

  http://hydropower.inel.gov/
  Information about hydroelectric power, state resource assessments, technology research and development, environmental concerns, and advanced hydropower turbines.

• Water Wheel Factory

  http://www.waterwheelfactory.com/
  Reference and historical information, kits, pictures, and plans for water wheels and water turbines.

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