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WEBSocietal polarisation and the hydropower industry: Navigating complex waters. While hydropower offers significant environmental and economic benefits, it also poses substantial social and ecological challenges. More Risks. Misinformation and disinformation. Cyber insecurity. Inflation. Biodiversity loss and ecosystem collapse. Economic downturn.
Sardar Sarovar: the story so far - International Water Power
WEBMay 15, 2001 · Sardar Sarovar will start paying off the rich dividend for the effort and investment made in this project over a long period of time. As far as progress at the dam site is concerned excavation is 99% and concreting 86% complete. The canal head power house is completed and the river bed power house is at an advanced stage.
The Carruthers Waterwheel - International Water Power
WEBJan 19, 2021 · The first waterwheel to be patented in 138 years, Carruthers Wheel is truly innovative, producing electricity from waterfalls and rivers with less than five metres drop. This was previously deemed unviable and unprofitable because of the high cost of turbines for small bodies of water. The Carruthers Wheel ignores previous design assumptions ...
Celebrating the power of Niagara Falls
WEBAug 17, 2001 · The treaty requires 2800m3/sec of the river’s water to flow over the Falls during tourist season (1 April- 15 September from 08.00-22.00hrs, 16 September-31 October from 08.00-20.00hrs). This leaves the remaining amount to be diverted equally between the US and Canada for power production.
Canada’s energy future is powered by water
WEBAug 31, 2022 · Water is the lifeforce of humanity. For over 130 years, water has powered Canada from coast to coast – providing clean, renewable, affordable and abundant power for business, homes, technology, electric vehicles, and more. Today there are over 550 hydropower facilities across the country, powering over 60 …
Natel Energy announces $20M funding round - International …
WEBJul 22, 2021 · Natel Energy has announced details of a $20M funding round led by Breakthrough Energy Ventures and supported by Chevron Technology Ventures, with the company set to use the funding to build momentum in the deployment of its flagship product, the Restoration Hydro Turbine (RHT). The investment follows two successful project deployments that have ...
A powerful 50 years at Niagara - International Water Power
WEBApr 15, 2011 · The New York Power Authority recently celebrated 50 years of power production at the Niagara power project. Here, IWP&DC takes a look at the history and development of the largest hydroelectric facility in New York State, and discovers why it is considered an outstanding engineering achievement. Staff Writer April 15, 2011.
Alden turbine update - International Water Power
WEBJan 26, 2011 · The development of Alden Research Laboratories’ fish-friendly turbine began in 1995. Here Norman Perkins from Alden and Douglas Dixon from EPRI give an update on progress. In 2007, an electric-power-research-institute (epri) report assessed waterpower potential and development needs in the US, and confirmed that an additional 10,000MW of ...
Green light for Omkareshwar - International Water Power
WEBSep 14, 2007 · For power generation, it was to have an installed capacity of 520MW (8 x 65MW), with a designed annual output of 1166MkWh in its initial stage. It was also designed with an irrigation potential of 0.28M ha on a culturable command area of 0.15Mha. Power generation at Omkareshwar was to be directly related to the regulated release of …
The infinite turbine - International Water Power
WEBAug 10, 1999 · The infinite turbine. By introducing variable pitched blades, Viktor Kaplan’s design made it possible for a single turbine to offer high efficiency over a range of loads, and 80 years after its debut, the Kaplan turbine still has attractive characteristics. Janet Wood reports. Staff Writer August 10, 1999. Share this article.