Hydropower Articles
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Silicon Powder Revolution: Powering the Future of Energy Storage - Case Study
The Challenge In the ever-evolving landscape of energy storage technology, the demand for efficient and sustainable solutions has intensified, prompting a significant shift in the materials utilized for lithium-ion batteries. Anode active materials (AAM) are generally made from carbon-based materials like graphite, silicon, or a combination of the two, with graphite having been the most used ...
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Project - 455 KW, MA
Year: 2016 Running Gear: 3 units: Vertical shaft synchronous generator driven by a Francis turbine. Vertical shaft synchronous generator driven by a propeller turbine, and a vertical shaft induction generator driven through a flat belt by a Kaplan turbine. Scope: Replacement control system, switchgear, excitation, wicket gate operators.. Located in Massachusetts, this hydroelectric plant ...
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Project - 3.4 MW, NC
Year: 2022 Running Gear: 2 vertical shaft Francis turbines with synchronous generators Scope: Replacement of control system, excitation, and governors Set in a resort town in the mountains of North Carolina, this hydroelectric project was originally constructed in 1925-1926 by a private developer. Its primary purpose was to create a beautiful lake as the centerpiece of a huge resort/real ...
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Project - 600 KW, NY
Year: 2018 Running Gear: Three units: One vertical shaft Francis turbine with synchronous generator. One horizontal shaft turbine with synchronous generator. One horizontal shaft double-runner turbine with synchronous generator. Scope: Replacement control system, switchgear, and HPU. Black start capability. Located in a small town in the Adirondak mountains in upstate NY, this ...
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Project - 1 MW, NC
Year: 2021 Running Gear: 2 Vertical shaft Francis turbines with synchronous generators Scope: Replacement of control system, exciters, and HPUs Originally part of a large cotton mill complex in North Carolina dating back to the 1800s, this 1 MW hydropower plant stayed in operation into the 2000s, longer than the rest of the declining mill town. The cotton mill itself finally shut down in ...
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Project - 4 MW, MA
Year: 2018 Running Gear: 2 Vertical shaft Francis turbines with synchronous generators Scope: Replacement of control system and exciters This hydroelectric plant is located in central MA on a highly developed river, with multiple hydro plants operating both upstream and downstream of the project. Originally constructed in 1918 by a local manufacturing company, the project today consists of ...
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Project - 1.6 MW, NY
Year: 2017 Running Gear: Vertical shaft Kaplan turbine with synchronous generator. Scope: Replacement control system and exciter. Located in upstate NY, this hydroelectric plant was built in the mid-1980s in response to the federal PURPA legislation. The site is well suited to hydropower, with a small labyrinth dam spanning the river banks just above a beautiful cascade into a deep gorge. ...
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Warsaw Water District - Wiory, Poland - Case Study
Waterpumps WP Oy has delivered hydropower equipment for Wiory power plant in Poland. The work included three tube turbines with hydraulics and control panels. All the equipment was assembled ready for mounting in Finland. The customer fitted the units in to the plant and tested the equipment. Commissioning was done with the presence of WP Oy’s ...
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S.I.C.A.E of Precy - Precy Sait Martin, France - Case Study
The work decomposed into several phases: Optimisation of turbines installed in 1926 in right bank to reach 420 kW. Change of regulating system for the power and the water level. Installation of a supplementary turbine of 80 KW power in left ...
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Drägsby Vattenkraft - Tjusterby, Finland - Case Study
Tjusterby hydro power plant is located near the city of Porvoo in Finland and it generates power for the mansion of ...
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Eesti Energia AS - Linnamae, Estonia - Case Study
Linnamae plant is located in northern Estonia in Jagala-river, about 1.5 km from the coast of Baltic Sea and 30 km east from the city of Tallinn. The original plant has been designed by Finnish professor Axel Verner Juselius in the year 1917 and it has been constructed during 1922-24. The plant has been exploded during the Second World War in 1941. The original plant consisted of spillover dam, ...
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Boat Slipway Winch: A Crucial Tool in Shipyard Operations
Shipyards are bustling hubs of activity where vessels of all sizes, from small boats to massive cargo ships, are constructed, repaired, and maintained. One essential piece of equipment that plays a pivotal role in shipyard operations is the boat slipway winch. This powerful and versatile tool is indispensable in the handling of boats and ships, making it a cornerstone of efficiency and safety ...
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Project - Rural electrification using renewable energy solutions in the region of Sava
CLIENT Agence de Développement de l’Electrification Rurale (ADER) LOCATION Region of Sava Madagascar DATE 2017 - 2021 ASSIGNMENTS Technical assistance to the project management unit (“UGP”) Checking of the studies performed Detailed studies of power distribution networks Updating of calls for tender Assistance with the contract award process Contract ...
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What is a renewable energy meter?
Renewable energy meter refers to the power meter that measures the situation of renewable energy generation. Different types of renewable energy generation require different measurement products, so renewable energy meters need to be customized according to the specific application requirements. Renewable energy includes solar energy, hydro power, wind power, biomass energy, wave energy, tidal ...
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Why Solar Energy is the Best Solution for Pakistan?
The economic condition of Pakistan is devastated, and every year, the government tends to add extra tariffs on electricity consumption to manage the fiscal deficit. The recent increase of more than 7 rupees per unit is a clear indication of this situation. Pakistan produces over 60% of its total power using fossil fuels, such as gas and furnace oil. In the fiscal year 2021-22, the government ...
By Alpha Solar
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A Brief Look at Sustainable Energy Solutions
There’s been a lot of discussion around sustainable energy solutions over recent years. Governments and businesses are taking initiatives to undo the damage done from years of unabated use of fossil fuels. People are now desperate to adopt sustainable sources of energy. The governments and big businesses have jumped on board, too, as they realize that traditional energy sources aren’t ...
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Vietnam Eco-Innovation Project
We prioritize the worldview of improving the environment and quality of life of social communities and all neighbors by reducing coal-based fuels that can prevent air environment, soil, and water pollution. We also use eco-friendly biomass fuels to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and supply natural ash. Promote the “Fuel Chain” project for continuously circulating biomass through ECO ...
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Utility Dive - Wind and solar power aren’t enough to combat climate change. We need to incentivize firm renewables, too.
The following is a contributed article by George Sakellaris, president and CEO of Ameresco. In a world that continues to grapple with the unfolding effects of climate change and a global energy crisis that shows no signs of slowing, it’s never been more clear that the time to innovate our national approach to energy development is now. For too long, federal U.S. policy has taken a ...
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Transformation in Telecommunication Infrastructure - ASCO Power Technologies
On February 21 2021, Bablu Kazi held his phone to my face and shared how it had more powerful processing power than the computers NASA used to send Apollo 11 to the moon. It was a strong example of the changes in telecommunications that set the pace for a really interesting conversation. Bablu Kazi is a Senior Electrical Engineer with Morrison Hershfield, a consulting engineering firm that ...
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Sustainable Electricity: One Step Closer to a Green Future
The continuous rise in carbon dioxide emissions for the last 30 years has led to increased atmospheric temperatures today. And the environment is getting more and more polluted due to the rapid industrialization and usage of fossil fuels for energy production. That is why there is a growing global demand for sustainable electricity, ensuring access to clean and affordable energy in order to stop ...
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