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Provides a full spectrum of engineering services and equipment for the development of small and medium hydroelectric projects.
http://hydrowest.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.
http://www.ahydro.com/
Manufacturing a wide range of custom and standard hydroelectric turbines, stressing durability, efficiency, ease of installation, and long life.
http://www.canyonindustriesinc.com/
Local, employee-owned company building state-of-the-art hydro electric power facilities for Alaskan communities.
http://www.aptalaska.com
Employs new design techniques, synthetic materials, and electronic technologies in the construction of small and mini power plants.
http://www.orengine.com/
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.
http://www.tamar.com.au/
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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Finesa Hydropower, small hydro projects equipment Waterpower represents a renewable and sustainable resource which can be transformed into an effective supply of energy. FINESA has created this web-site as a presentation for people interested in utilizing small and medium sized water resources with minimal negative influences...A comprehensive buyers guide and business directory to over 300 hydro energy businesses and organizations worldwide.
http://energy.sourceguides.com/businesses/byP/hydro/hRP.shtml
Appointed UK and European representatives for a number of leading manufacturers of equipment for the power and process industries.
http://www.benussi.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.
http://www.farab.com
Turbine manufacturer for hydroelectric and water power. Francis, impulse and propeller runners, gate casings, wicket gates, shafts, and bearings.
http://www.leffelcompany.com
Designs, builds and installs low impact hydro kinetic turbines classified as renewable energy. No dams or impoundments.
http://uekus.com/
Manufacturer of micro hydro, utility grade, electric turbines.
http://www.waterturbine.com/
Manufactures hydroacoustic fisheries research equipment, and conducts hydroacoustic research in the marine environment, in lakes and rivers, and at hydropower dams.
http://www.htisonar.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.
http://www.hydropower-dams.com
Regional association advocating the hydropower industry. Contains information about northwestern hydropower.
http://www.nwhydro.org
Developer of low impact energy projects including water, wind,and natural gas powered plants.
http://www.canhydro.com
Provides international clients with hydroelectric, transmission, and station engineering services as well as operations and maintenance services, human resources, and demand side management.
http://www.bchil.com
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.
http://www.bpa.gov/indexmain.shtml
Micro-hydroelectric components manufacturing including the Stream Engine and low-head models, also site analysis, renewable energy systems and installation services.
http://www.microhydropower.com/
Manufacturer of hydro power stations and equipment.
http://www.wkv-ag.com
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.
http://www.ckdturbo.cz
A non-profit organization that promotes the development of small hydro power worldwide as a clean, renewable means of rural electrification.
http://www.inshp.org/
Canadian manufacturer of hydraulic turbines and turbine components serving the small and mini hydro, manufacturing and services market.
http://www.norcanhydro.com
Goal is to advance the implementation of practices to ensure the safe operation of dams in Canada. Contains newsletters, links, membership and contact information.
http://www.cda.ca/index.htm
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.
http://www.hydropower.org/
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.
http://www.aqflow.com
Buyers guide and business directory for microhydro businesses worldwide.
http://energy.sourceguides.com/b...sinesses/byP/hydro/mHG/mHG.shtml
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.
http://www.phoenixcontrol.com/
Description of the construction of this hydroelectric facility located on the Karkheh River in Iran. Includes photographs, studies, and contact information.
http://www.karkheh.com
Goals are to promote a dialogue on improving decision making, planning and management of dams and their alternatives. Contains objectives, links, and contact information.
http://www.unep-dams.org/
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.
http://www.elsahydro.ch
Buyers guide and business directory to renewable energy businesses around the world.
http://energy.sourceguides.com/businesses/byP/hydro/hG/hG.shtml
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.
http://www.fromenergies.com
Contact information and description of products and services offered by this global supplier of electro-mechanical equipment and services for the hydro industry.
http://www.vatech-hydro.com/
Directories, discussion forums, case studies, theory, references, and downloads related to microhydro.
http://www.geocities.com/wim_klunne/hydro/
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.
http://www.americangovernor.com/index.htm
Links to various topics about hydropower including power plants, dams, small hydro, utilities, journals, education, and consultants.
http://home.swipnet.se/~w-19094/hyd_link.htm
Provides design, engineering and supplies for hydropower and other power engineering projects, including control and protection systems.
http://www.ingea.cz
Contact information and description of a generating solution for low head sites.
http://www.hydromatrix.at
Contact information, product descriptions for this supplier of compact turbines and calculators to calculate turbine configurations, feasibility and financial analysis.
http://www.compact-hydro.com
Contact information and product descriptions for this supplier of micro-hydro power products for home and industry.
http://www.powerpal.co.uk
Documents, project information, working groups, calendar and listserv for this hydroelectric relicensing in California.
http://www.project184.ca.gov
Trade association representing the interests of the hydropower industry. Promotes the use of small hydropower and lobbies to protect its members' interests.
http://www.british-hydro.org/
Produces, distributes and sells electricity to local public utilities and to power-intensive industries. Contact information, company information, project descriptions and publications.
http://www.landsvirkjun.is/EN/
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.
http://www.moller-energi.no/
Industry coalition advocating changing the hydropower licensing process. Newsletter and state statistics.
http://www.saveourdams.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.
http://www.geocities.com/turgo_gen/
UK. Turbine manufacturer and installer. Contains turbine specifications, instructions for flow and head measurement, site evaluation information, and examples of specific installations.
http://www.newmillshydro.com/