Hydro Power

• BioPower Systems - 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.
• Bonneville Power Administration - 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.
• British Hydropower Association - Trade association representing the interests of the hydropower industry. Promotes the use of small hydropower and lobbies to protect its members' interests.
• Canadian Dam Association - Goal is to advance the implementation of practices to ensure the safe operation of dams in Canada. Contains newsletters, links, membership and contact information.
• Canadian Hydro Developers, Inc. - Developer of low impact energy projects including water, wind,and natural gas powered plants.
• Cink Hydro Energy k.s. - 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.
• ÈKD Turbo Technics - 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.
• ELSA - 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.
• Energy Systems and Design, Ltd. - Micro-hydroelectric components manufacturing including the Stream Engine and low-head models, also site analysis, renewable energy systems and installation services.
• Farab - 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.
• From Energies International - Contact information, project photos, and descriptions from this Spanish company specializing in the construction and operation of hydroelectric power plants and selling the energy produced to the national backbone grids in different countries of the world.
• Grande Dixence S.A. - Operate hydroelectric facilities in Valais, Switzerland. Includes history and culture, environment and technology.
• Hartvigsen-Hydro - Supplier of components to microhydro system developers worldwide. Located in western USA (Utah). Custom turgo runners and nozzles to meet hydro site specific needs.
• Hydro West Group, Inc. - Provides a full spectrum of engineering services and equipment for the development of small and medium hydroelectric projects.
• Hydroacoustic Technology, Inc. - Manufactures hydroacoustic fisheries research equipment, and conducts hydroacoustic research in the marine environment, in lakes and rivers, and at hydropower dams.
• Independent Power & Light - Vermont supplier of photovoltaic panels, small hydropower turbines, and other equipment required for an off grid power system.
• INGEA, s.r.o. - Provides design, engineering and supplies for hydropower and other power engineering projects, including control and protection systems.
• International Hydropower Association - 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.
• International Journal on Hydropower and Dams - 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.
• International Network on Small Hydro Power - A non-profit organization that promotes the development of small hydro power worldwide as a clean, renewable means of rural electrification.
• Itaipu Hydroelectric Power Plant - Features company overview, historical background, resources, official documents and board members.
• James Leffel and Co. - Turbine manufacturer for hydroelectric and water power. Francis, impulse and propeller runners, gate casings, wicket gates, shafts, and bearings.
• Karkheh Storage Dam and Hydro Power Plant - Description of the construction of this hydroelectric facility located on the Karkheh River in Iran. Includes photographs, studies, and contact information.
• Landsvirkjun - Icelandic National Power Company - Produces, distributes and sells electricity to local public utilities and to power-intensive industries. Contact information, company information, project descriptions and publications.
• Microhydropower.net - Directories, discussion forums, case studies, theory, references, and downloads related to microhydro.
• Nam Theun 2 Power Company Limited - Details of a collaborative effort between Lao PDR and Thailand to export 995 MW of electricity to Thailand by 2009.
• Newmills Hydro - UK. Turbine manufacturer and installer. Contains turbine specifications, instructions for flow and head measurement, site evaluation information, and examples of specific installations.
• Norcan Hydraulic Turbine Inc. - Canadian manufacturer of hydraulic turbines and turbine components serving the small and mini hydro, manufacturing and services market.
• Northwest Hydroelectric Association - Regional association advocating the hydropower industry. Contains information about northwestern hydropower.
• Ocean Power Technologies - Uses off-shore buoys to capture wave energy. Lists technologies, current projects, and an FAQ.
• Orengine International Limited - Employs new design techniques, synthetic materials, and electronic technologies in the construction of small and mini power plants.
• Pelamis Wave Power Ltd - They manufacture systems to generate electricity from ocean waves. Lists current projects, steps involved in a project, and multimedia.
• Powerpal UK - Contact information and product descriptions for this supplier of micro-hydro power products for home and industry.
• Rainbow Power Company - Designs, manufactures, sells and installs renewable energy equipment based on solar, wind, hydro and biomass energy sources.
• Russell Benussi Associates - Appointed UK and European representatives for a number of leading manufacturers of equipment for the power and process industries.
• Scottish Hydro Electric - Generator and supplier of electricity, gas and telecommunications services in northern Scotland. Product and service details, including savings calculator and application form.
• Tamar Designs Pty. Ltd. - 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.
• UEK Corporation - Designs, builds and installs low impact hydro kinetic turbines classified as renewable energy. No dams or impoundments.
• United Nations Environment Programme - Dams and Development Project - Goals are to promote a dialogue on improving decision making, planning and management of dams and their alternatives. Contains objectives, links, and contact information.
• VA Tech Møller Energi - 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.
• Wasserkraft Volk AG - Manufacturer of hydro power stations and equipment.