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The potential impacts of climate change on hydropower generation in Mid Wales

Hydropower is a potential large source of electricity supply in Wales. The Upper River Severn in Mid Wales is a typical stream where a high head hydropower scheme could be developed and the river system at Plynlimon has some of the longest records for weather and flow in Wales. A micro-hydropower potential of 99 kW is demonstrated at Plynlimon and the potential impacts of climate change are ...

Energy Department Announces $150 Million in Tax Credits to Invest in U.S. Clean Energy Manufacturing

Building on President Obama’s Climate Action Plan to continue America’s leadership in clean energy innovation, the U.S. Department of Energy today announced $150 million in clean energy tax credits to build U.S. capabilities in clean ...

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Hydro Turbine (100-2000kW)

It is widely used in hydro power stations with the head of 6--30 meters. It is suitable for hydro power resource of low water head and high flow, there are two types: fixed blade. and adjustable blade type. The fixed blade type is suitable for hydropower station with small capacity, the range is between 70. to percent, the adjustable blade type is larger with range between 30 to 100 percent. We ...