Sir Lindsey Hoyle has reportedly called for a feasibility study to look at the possibility of installing large turbines which would harness the tidal power of the river to create electricity. The ...

In this video, we explore the process of creating a mini hydroelectric dam as part of a science project. Discover the steps ...

This video showcases a mini hydroelectric construction project, highlighting the principles of construction and science ...

Efforts to build a hydroelectric turbine near St. Anthony Main hit a major roadblock late last month when its grant funding and contract were terminated, a move that was applauded by city leaders.

The draft tubes of today’s design still operate on that same principle. That is, a conical diffuser seals atmospheric air pressure from access to the underside of the turbine runner. This increases ...

Pumped hydroelectric energy storage in sediment-laden rivers can lead to equipment failure and higher maintenance costs.

Snowmass Village is a community that loves gravity: It’s what gets skiers from the top of the mountain to the bottom in the winter and what gets downhill mountain bikers from point A to point B on ...

Hydropower projects frequently face resistance from environmental groups for a variety of reasons. One of the more common objections to hydro is the high turbine-induced mortality of fish. The passage ...

A hydroelectric turbine generator will be installed at Brainerd's hydrodam next spring. The new, improved technology will hopefully generate more electricity for the city, said Bob Schulte, vice ...

We all know the story arc that so many projects take: Build. Fail. Improve. Fail. Repair. Improve. Fail. Rebuild. Success… Tweak! [Kris Harbour] is no stranger to the process, as his impressive ...

Emerson has completed the purchase of American Governor Company, which provides technologies and services for hydroelectric turbine controls. Emerson says the acquisition strengthens its hydropower ...

Jan. 7—Kauai's nonprofit electric utility recently announced that part of its West Kauai Energy Project with developer and operator AES Corp. has been canceled, and that it is uncertain whether the ...