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Henry Ford, J.P. Morgan, and FDR: Big Players in U.S. Hydropower History
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When you study the history of hydropower, you expect to learn about people like British-American engineer James Francis, who developed the first modern hydro turbine in 1849. A testament to…


Voith Hydro and STRUCINSPECT advance monitoring of hydropower civil structures

Voith Hydro and STRUCINSPECT advance monitoring of hydropower civil structures Strong partnership between experienced equipment supplier and successful corporate start-up from Austria. Digital inspections lead to state-of-the-art digital infrastructure and…


The POWER Interview: Sphera Exec Talks Supply Chain Solutions

Several executives in the power generation space weighed in for POWER's recent report on supply chain issues in the sector. Sourcing of equipment also was a hot topic in POWER's…


Fish Friendly Hydro: Natel Energy Is Proving It’s Possible
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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…


Massive Projects Move Forward as Groups Celebrate Global Hydropower Day

A new 16-GW hydropower project in China and a 9-GW plant in Indonesia are among several projects being highlighted as part of Global Hydropower Day, being celebrated Oct. 11 as…