Web Directory

» AQFlow - Acoustic Scintillation Flow Meter.
   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/

» Alaska Power and Telephone Company
   Local, employee-owned company building state-of-the-art hydro electric power facilities for Alaskan communities.
   http://www.aptalaska.com

» Alternative Energy Systems
   Bolivian manufacturer of water turbines in the range up to 500 kW/unit and hydraulic 1" to 6" ram pumps.
   http://aesbol.freeyellow.com/

» American Governor Company
   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
   http://www.americangovernor.com

» American Hydro
   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/

» 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.
   http://www.biopowersystems.com

» 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.
   http://www.bpa.gov/

» 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.
   http://www.british-hydro.org/

» 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.
   http://www.cda.ca/index.htm

» Canadian Hydro Developers, Inc.
   Developer of low impact energy projects including water, wind,and natural gas powered plants.
   http://www.canhydro.com

» 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.
   http://www.cink-hydro-energy.com/

» 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.
   http://www.microhydropower.com/

» 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.
   http://www.farab.com

» 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
   http://www.fromenergies.com

» Grande Dixence S.A.
   Operate hydroelectric facilities in Valais, Switzerland. Includes history and culture, environment and technology.
   http://www.grande-dixence.ch/

» 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.
   http://www.h-hydro.com/

» Hydro West Group, Inc.
   Provides a full spectrum of engineering services and equipment for the development of small and medium hydroelectric projects.
   http://hydrowest.com/

» Hydroacoustic Technology, Inc.
   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

» INGEA, s.r.o.
   Provides design, engineering and supplies for hydropower and other power engineering projects, including control and protection systems.
   http://www.ingea.cz

» 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 environme
   http://www.hydropower.org/

» 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.
   http://www.hydropower-dams.com

» 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.
   http://www.inshp.org/

» Itaipu Hydroelectric Power Plant
   Features company overview, historical background, resources, official documents and board members.
   http://www.itaipu.gov.br/

» James Leffel and Co.
   Turbine manufacturer for hydroelectric and water power. Francis, impulse and propeller runners, gate casings, wicket gates, shafts, and bearings.
   http://www.leffelcompany.com

» Microhydropower.net
   Directories, discussion forums, case studies, theory, references, and downloads related to microhydro.
   http://microhydropower.net

» 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.
   http://www.namtheun2.com/

» Newmills Hydro
   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/

» Norcan Hydraulic Turbine Inc.
   Canadian manufacturer of hydraulic turbines and turbine components serving the small and mini hydro, manufacturing and services market.
   http://www.norcanhydro.com

» North American Phoenix
   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.napenergy.com/

» Northwest Hydroelectric Association
   Regional association advocating the hydropower industry. Contains information about northwestern hydropower.
   http://www.nwhydro.org

» Ocean Navitas Ltd
   Advancing the production of clean sustainable and renewable energy from the planets natural wave power resources though innovation and technology
   http://oceannavitas.com

» Ocean Power Technologies
   Uses off-shore buoys to capture wave energy. Lists technologies, current projects, and an FAQ.
   http://www.oceanpowertechnologies.com/

» Pelamis Wave Power Ltd
   They manufacture systems to generate electricity from ocean waves. Lists current projects, steps involved in a project, and multimedia.
   http://www.pelamiswave.com/

» Powerpal UK
   Contact information and product descriptions for this supplier of micro-hydro power products for home and industry.
   http://www.powerpal.co.uk

» Rainbow Power Company
   Designs, manufactures, sells and installs renewable energy equipment based on solar, wind, hydro and biomass energy sources.
   http://www.rpc.com.au/

» Russell Benussi Associates
   Appointed UK and European representatives for a number of leading manufacturers of equipment for the power and process industries.
   http://www.benussi.com

» 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.
   http://www.hydro.co.uk/

» 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 c
   http://www.tamar.com.au/

» UEK Corporation
   Designs, builds and installs low impact hydro kinetic turbines classified as renewable energy. No dams or impoundments.
   http://uekus.com/

» 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.
   http://www.unep.org/dams/

» 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.
   http://www.moller-energi.no/

» Wasserkraft Volk AG
   Manufacturer of hydro power stations and equipment.
   http://www.wkv-ag.com/

» eTec Engineering
   Valve design and refurbishment for the power industry, UK,
   http://www.etec.uk.com/

» 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 hydrodynami
   http://www.ckdturbo.cz