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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- Microhydro Web Portal Information about run-of-the-river systems up to 300 kilowatts. Includes the microhydro discussion group, microhydro basics, and links.
- Cink Hydro Energy k.s. 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.
- U.S. DOE Hydropower Program Information about hydroelectric power, state resource assessments, technology research and development, environmental concerns, and advanced hydropower turbines.
- Saint Lawrence FDR Power Project Relicensing Description of the project, the relicensing process, and a newsletter about the relicensing process.
- Dam-Reservoir Impact & Information Archive: DRIIA Information on dams, water diversions, impoundments, and hydroelectric projects, their impacts, and related links.
- Power Matters - Hydroelectric Power Tennessee Valley Authority site with a description and diagram of a generic hydroelectric dam and a pumped storage facility.
- National Hydropower Association U.S. trade association. A comprehensive site containing policy information, relicensing information, and generally promoting industry interests.
- Turning to Hydropower Site by the Foundation for Water and Energy Education. Promotes and provides extensive information about hydropower in the U.S. Northwest.
- Hydro Information Systems Turbnpro Version 3 Software 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.
- Lake Murray, Saluda River, Columbia, South Carolina Dam Re-Licensing Resources for citizen involvement in the re-licensing of Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Project 516.
- International Small-Hydro Atlas 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.
- Water Wheel Factory Reference and historical information, kits, pictures, and plans for water wheels and water turbines.
- Bureau of Reclamation Hydropower Program U.S. government agency. General information including the history of hydropower development, a glossary of terms, and major producers.
- Pico Hydro Network specializing in very small hydro systems, up to 5 kilowatts. Includes articles, down loadable publications, and links.
- Hydro Research Foundation U.S. organization that promotes hydropower by facilitating research and providing educational opportunities. Includes public information.