Friday, May 24, 2013
If there is one single indication that interest in hydropower is at an all time high, then it must be the record attendance at the recent HydroVision International event in Sacramento,...
Survival of migratory fish during their passage both upstream and downstream past a hydroelectric facility is a significant concern worldwide. Of particular interest currently is the Amazon Basin, where more than 100 hydro projects are planned or under...
I believe the People's Republic of China enjoys the finest climate for hydroelectric power investment in the world, particularly with respect to small hydro assets. In China, small hydro is defined as any project with less than 50 MW of capacity.
Selection of a trashrack cleaning system is an important consideration during development of a hydroelectric facility. The proper system is needed to deal with unique site conditions and configurations while ensuring minimal loss of water flow through...
Development of the significant amount of hydropower potential available worldwide, particularly in countries where large resources remain untapped, may be sufficient to satisfy a sizeable portion of growing electricity needs while also presenting an opportunity...
Brazil is the ninth largest energy consumer in the world, according to the Energy Information Administration in the USA. Total primary energy consumption in the country increased by...
