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What Is Water Power And How Does It Work
Today more than ever people are looking for alternative energy sources that are renewable and that are better overall for the environment. One such alternative is water power. Water power is commonly known as hydropower or when it is used to create electricity it is called hydroelectricity. For people who are unfamiliar with this type of power production, there are many interesting water power facts
Department of Energy: Hydropower
Hydropower (also called hydroelectric power) facilities in the United States can generate enough power to supply 28 million households with electricity, the equivalent of nearly 500 million barrels of oil. If we could use hydropower all over the United States, it would reduce energy costs dramatically.
Hydropower Today
The Hydro Research Foundation, Inc. [HRF] was established in 1994 and became an independent 501 (c) (3) non-profit corporation in 1996. The foundation has two principal objectives: to facilitate research and to promote educational opportunities that communicate the value of hydropower.
Overview of Hydropower in the Northwest
PROVIDING BALANCED INFORMATION FOR USING WATER AS A RENEWABLE ENERGY RESOURCE IN THE NORTHWEST
International Hydropower Association
The International Hydropower Association (IHA) addresses the role of hydro power in meeting the world’s growing water and energy needs as a clean, renewable and sustainable technology. With members in more than 80 countries, IHA is a non-governmental, mutual association of organizations and individuals. Its membership is open to all those involved in hydro power.
National Hydropower Association
The National Hydropower Association, founded in 1983, is the only trade association in the United States dedicated exclusively to advancing the interests of hydropower energy in North America. Located in Washington, D.C., NHA is a member-driven association that accomplishes its policy work and outreach through the initiatives of its standing committees.
Other Power
We are a group of alternative energy enthusiasts who want to spread the message that It's EASY to make your own power FROM SCRATCH! Otherpower.com's headquarters is located in a remote part of the Northern Colorado mountains, 15 miles past the nearest power pole or phone line. All of our houses and shops run on only solar, wind, water and generator power...not because we are trying to make some sort of political or environmental statement, but because these are the only options available. And we refuse to move to town.
Hydropower - Alternative Energy News
Hydro power is generated by using electricity generators to extract energy from moving water. Historically people used the power of rivers for agriculture and wheat grinding. Today, rivers and streams are re-directed through hydro generators to produce energy, although there are pros and cons as far as local ecosystems are concerned. The articles on this page explore the use of water to generate electricity.
How Hydropower Plants Work
In this article, we'll take a look at how falling water creates energy and learn about the hydrologic cycle that creates the water flow essential for hydropower. You will also get a glimpse at one unique application of hydropower that may affect your daily life.
Small Scale Hydro
Here are some good references for planning, designing, and building a micro-hydro system. Step zero is to carefully determine if you have a hydro resource that is worth developing -- some of the references cover how to do this in detail.
HydroWorld
Online Hydro Community
Small Scale Hydro Power
If you are fortunate to have a stream or river on your property, there are a few ways you can use water to generate electricity or pump water. Hydro power has the advantage that the supply is continuos as long as the stream or river doesn't dry up. In most cases, hydro power is more economical than solar or wind power.
Before doing anything you'll need to check your site for two very important factors: the amount of vertical drop of the stream (measured in feet) and the amount of flow of the stream. (Measured in GPM - Gallons per Minute.) You should also check with the local DNR (Department of Natural Resources) to determine what is permissible or not permissible with the source of water that you have on your land.
Before doing anything you'll need to check your site for two very important factors: the amount of vertical drop of the stream (measured in feet) and the amount of flow of the stream. (Measured in GPM - Gallons per Minute.) You should also check with the local DNR (Department of Natural Resources) to determine what is permissible or not permissible with the source of water that you have on your land.
Gilkes
Gilkes is a world leader in small hydropower systems for the generation of electricity from water. Since the company's first hydro turbine installation in 1856, Gilkes has supplied over 6500 turbines for more than 80 countries.
ANDRITZ HYDRO
ANDRITZ HYDRO is a global supplier of electro-mechanical systems and services (“water to wire“) for hydropower plants and one of the leaders in the world market for hydraulic power generation.
ANDRITZ HYDRO promotes hydropower as the most economical form of renewable energy. In close cooperation with our customers, ANDRITZ HYDRO elaborates long-lived, environmentally friendly concepts. Maintaining our natural environment, mankind, and technology in perfect harmony is part of our corporate culture.
ANDRITZ HYDRO promotes hydropower as the most economical form of renewable energy. In close cooperation with our customers, ANDRITZ HYDRO elaborates long-lived, environmentally friendly concepts. Maintaining our natural environment, mankind, and technology in perfect harmony is part of our corporate culture.
HydroPump Company
Wholesale distributor of geothermal and water well products in the midwest USA.