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Bonneville Power Administration - http://www.bpa.gov/
Department of Energy agency that operates the Federal Columbia River Power System which markets and distributes electrical power generated by 29 federal dams and one non-federal nuclear plant. |
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Itaipu Hydroelectric Power Plant - http://www.itaipu.gov.br/
Features company overview, historical background, resources, official documents and board members. |
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International Hydropower Association - http://www.hydropower.org/
Members include corporations, engineers, researchers, educational establishments, and individuals working or studying in the field of hydropower. Promotes the awareness of the role hydropower can play in sustainable development implemented in an environmentally and socially acceptable way. |
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Pelamis Wave Power Ltd - http://www.pelamiswave.com/
They manufacture systems to generate electricity from ocean waves. Lists current projects, steps involved in a project, and multimedia. |
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International Journal on Hydropower and Dams - http://www.hydropower-dams.com
International technical and business journal for the hydroelectric and dam engineering professions, and for water resources development and management. Contains subscription information, an industry directory, and statistics. |
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United Nations Environment Programme - Dams and Development Project - http://www.unep.org/dams/
Goals are to promote a dialogue on improving decision making, planning and management of dams and their alternatives. Contains objectives, links, and contact information. |
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Grande Dixence S.A. - http://www.grande-dixence.ch/
Operate hydroelectric facilities in Valais, Switzerland. Includes history and culture, environment and technology. |
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Ocean Power Technologies - http://www.oceanpowertechnologies.com/
Uses off-shore buoys to capture wave energy. Lists technologies, current projects, and an FAQ. |
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Canadian Dam Association - http://www.cda.ca/index.htm
Goal is to advance the implementation of practices to ensure the safe operation of dams in Canada. Contains newsletters, links, membership and contact information. |
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Nam Theun 2 Power Company Limited - http://www.namtheun2.com/
Details of a collaborative effort between Lao PDR and Thailand to export 995 MW of electricity to Thailand by 2009. |
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Canadian Hydro Developers, Inc. - http://www.canhydro.com
Developer of low impact energy projects including water, wind,and natural gas powered plants. |
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International Network on Small Hydro Power - http://www.inshp.org/
A non-profit organization that promotes the development of small hydro power worldwide as a clean, renewable means of rural electrification. |
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British Hydropower Association - http://www.british-hydro.org/
Trade association representing the interests of the hydropower industry. Promotes the use of small hydropower and lobbies to protect its members' interests. |
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Scottish Hydro Electric - http://www.hydro.co.uk/
Generator and supplier of electricity, gas and telecommunications services in northern Scotland. Product and service details, including savings calculator and application form. |
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Wasserkraft Volk AG - http://www.wkv-ag.com
Manufacturer of hydro power stations and equipment. |
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Microhydropower.net - http://microhydropower.net
Directories, discussion forums, case studies, theory, references, and downloads related to microhydro. |
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Northwest Hydroelectric Association - http://www.nwhydro.org
Regional association advocating the hydropower industry. Contains information about northwestern hydropower. |
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Alaska Power and Telephone Company - http://www.aptalaska.com
Local, employee-owned company building state-of-the-art hydro electric power facilities for Alaskan communities. |
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Energy Systems and Design, Ltd. - http://www.microhydropower.com/
Micro-hydroelectric components manufacturing including the Stream Engine and low-head models, also site analysis, renewable energy systems and installation services. |
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Rainbow Power Company - http://www.rpc.com.au/
Designs, manufactures, sells and installs renewable energy equipment based on solar, wind, hydro and biomass energy sources. |
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BioPower Systems - http://www.biopowersystems.com
Offers ocean power systems that utilize biomimicry and are designed to minimise environmental footprint. Lists news items, illustrations of their technology, current projects, and target markets. Based in NSW, Australia. |
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Hydroacoustic Technology, Inc. - http://www.htisonar.com
Manufactures hydroacoustic fisheries research equipment, and conducts hydroacoustic research in the marine environment, in lakes and rivers, and at hydropower dams. |
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AQFlow - Acoustic Scintillation Flow Meter. - http://www.aqflow.com
Flow meters useful for hydro-electric plants, low head dam flow measurements, turbine efficiency, spillway discharge measurements, and flow monitoring at short intake power plants. |
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Norcan Hydraulic Turbine Inc. - http://www.norcanhydro.com
Canadian manufacturer of hydraulic turbines and turbine components serving the small and mini hydro, manufacturing and services market. |
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Cink Hydro Energy k.s. - http://www.cink-hydro-energy.com/
Manufacturer of hydroelectric units using high efficiency (84%) X-flow turbines with max/min flow ratios of 3+, ideal for run-of-river applications. Available in portable and stationary units. |
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UEK Corporation - http://uekus.com/
Designs, builds and installs low impact hydro kinetic turbines classified as renewable energy. No dams or impoundments. |
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http://www.farab.com - http://www.farab.com
Turnkey contractor of hydroelectric power plants and equipment supplier established in 1992 as an affiliate to the Islamic Republic of Iran's Ministry of Energy. Site is in English and Farsi. |
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Newmills Hydro - http://www.newmillshydro.com/
UK. Turbine manufacturer and installer. Contains turbine specifications, instructions for flow and head measurement, site evaluation information, and examples of specific installations. |
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Tamar Designs Pty. Ltd. - http://www.tamar.com.au/
Australian firm that designs and manufactures hydro-turbines ranging in size from megawatt units for power stations to tiny battery charging units. Also supplies electrical control, protection and switchboard equipment, refurbishes existing turbines and control systems, and does system design. |
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American Governor Company - http://www.americangovernor.com
Supports hydro governors from all manufacturers including Woodward Governor, Pelton, Allis Chalmers, Voith, Lombard. Supplying new replacement parts, digital governor upgrades, unit and plant automation, field service, training, technical support. Contact information and descriptions. |
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Independent Power & Light - http://www.independent-power.com
Vermont supplier of photovoltaic panels, small hydropower turbines, and other equipment required for an off grid power system. |
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ÈKD Turbo Technics - http://www.ckdturbo.cz
Company located in the Czech Republic that manufactures and repairs small water turbines of different types (Kaplan, Francis, Pelton, Banki), sells classical relay type, microprocessor controlled switchboards, and also manufactures and repairs hydrodynamic clutches. Catalog sheets in English, Dutch, Spanish, and Czech are provided. |
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Alternative Energy Systems - http://aesbol.freeyellow.com/
Bolivian manufacturer of water turbines in the range up to 500 kW/unit and hydraulic 1" to 6" ram pumps. |
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Powerpal UK - http://www.powerpal.co.uk
Contact information and product descriptions for this supplier of micro-hydro power products for home and industry. |
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American Hydro - http://www.ahydro.com/
Designs, manufactures, and supplies complete turbine units and turnkey generating equipment packages. Also specializes in upgrading existing Francis, Propeller, and Kaplan reversible pump-turbines and pumps worldwide. |
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VA Tech Møller Energi - http://www.moller-energi.no/
Swedish engineering company specializing in the design and manufacture of Kaplan and Francis turbines, the refurbishing and maintenance of turbines of all types, and consulting. |
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Hartvigsen-Hydro - http://www.h-hydro.com/
Supplier of components to microhydro system developers worldwide. Located in western USA (Utah). Custom turgo runners and nozzles to meet hydro site specific needs. |
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Orengine International Limited - http://www.orengine.net/
Employs new design techniques, synthetic materials, and electronic technologies in the construction of small and mini power plants. |
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INGEA, s.r.o. - http://www.ingea.cz
Provides design, engineering and supplies for hydropower and other power engineering projects, including control and protection systems. |
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James Leffel and Co. - http://www.leffelcompany.com
Turbine manufacturer for hydroelectric and water power. Francis, impulse and propeller runners, gate casings, wicket gates, shafts, and bearings. |
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Karkheh Storage Dam and Hydro Power Plant - http://www.karkheh.com
Description of the construction of this hydroelectric facility located on the Karkheh River in Iran. Includes photographs, studies, and contact information. |
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Russell Benussi Associates - http://www.benussi.com
Appointed UK and European representatives for a number of leading manufacturers of equipment for the power and process industries. |
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Hydro West Group, Inc. - http://hydrowest.com/
Provides a full spectrum of engineering services and equipment for the development of small and medium hydroelectric projects. |
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http://www.elsahydro.ch - http://www.elsahydro.ch
Contact information for this Swiss manufacturer and installer of mini hydro-electric power plants ranging in size from 5 to 2000 kilowatts. Site can be accessed in English, French and Spanish. |
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Phoenix Power Control, Inc. - http://www.phoenixcontrol.com/
Designs and supplies electrical and control equipment for hydroelectric stations, offering standardized designs for typical plant requirements, and specialized designs for large plants and unique site conditions. |