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Alaska Power and Telephone Company
Local, employee-owned company building state-of-the-art hydro electric power facilities for Alaskan communities.
Alternative Energy Systems
Bolivian manufacturer of water turbines in the range up to 500 kW/unit and hydraulic 1" to 6" ram pumps.
American Governor Company
Supports hydro governors from all manufacturers including Woodward Governor, Pelton, Allis Chalmers, Voith, Lombard. Supplying new replacement parts, digital governor upgrades, unit and plant automation, field service, training, technical support. Contact information and descriptions.
American Hydro
Designs, manufactures, and supplies complete turbine units and turnkey generating equipment packages. Also specializes in upgrading existing Francis, Propeller, and Kaplan reversible pump-turbines and pumps worldwide.
AQFlow - Acoustic Scintillation Flow Meter.
Flow meters useful for hydro-electric plants, low head dam flow measurements, turbine efficiency, spillway discharge measurements, and flow monitoring at short intake power plants.
BC Hydro International
Provides international clients with hydroelectric, transmission, and station engineering services as well as operations and maintenance services, human resources, and demand side management.
Bonneville Power Administration
Department of Energy agency that operates the Federal Columbia River Power System which markets and distributes electrical power generated by 29 federal dams and one non-federal nuclear plant.
British Hydropower Association
Trade association representing the interests of the hydropower industry. Promotes the use of small hydropower and lobbies to protect its members' interests.
Canadian Dam Association
Goal is to advance the implementation of practices to ensure the safe operation of dams in Canada. Contains newsletters, links, membership and contact information.
Canadian Hydro Developers, Inc.
Developer of low impact energy projects including water, wind,and natural gas powered plants.
Canyon Industries Inc.
Manufacturing a wide range of custom and standard hydroelectric turbines, stressing durability, efficiency, ease of installation, and long life.
ÈKD Turbo Technics
Company located in the Czech Republic that manufactures and repairs small water turbines of different types (Kaplan, Francis, Pelton, Banki), sells classical relay type, microprocessor controlled switchboards, and also manufactures and repairs hydrodynamic clutches. Catalog sheets in English, Dutch, Spanish, and Czech are provided.
El Dorado Irrigation District FERC Project 184 Rel
Documents, project information, working groups, calendar and listserv for this hydroelectric relicensing in California.
ELSA
Contact information for this Swiss manufacturer and installer of mini hydro-electric power plants ranging in size from 5 to 2000 kilowatts. Site can be accessed in English, French and Spanish.
Energy Systems and Design, Ltd.
Micro-hydroelectric components manufacturing including the Stream Engine and low-head models, also site analysis, renewable energy systems and installation services.
Evans Engineering, Ltd.
Design and manufacture microhydro equipment including water turbines, water wheels, pumps, pumping systems, equipment for the water industry, and electrical equipment.
Farab
Turnkey contractor of hydroelectric power plants and equipment supplier established in 1992 as an affiliate to the Islamic Republic of Iran's Ministry of Energy. Site is in English and Farsi.
FINESA, Inc.
Manufacturer of hydroelectric units using high efficiency (84%) X-flow turbines with max/min flow ratios of 3+, ideal for run-of-river applications. Available in portable and stationary units.
From Energies International
Contact information, project photos, and descriptions from this Spanish company specializing in the construction and operation of hydroelectric power plants and selling the energy produced to the national backbone grids in different countries of the world.
Hartvigsen-Hydro
Supplier of components to microhydro system developers worldwide. Located in western USA (Utah). Custom turgo runners and nozzles to meet hydro site specific needs.
Hydro Energy Businesses in the World
A comprehensive buyers guide and business directory to over 300 hydro energy businesses and organizations worldwide.
Hydro Power Links
Links to various topics about hydropower including power plants, dams, small hydro, utilities, journals, education, and consultants.
Hydro West Group, Inc.
Provides a full spectrum of engineering services and equipment for the development of small and medium hydroelectric projects.
Hydroacoustic Technology, Inc.
Manufactures hydroacoustic fisheries research equipment, and conducts hydroacoustic research in the marine environment, in lakes and rivers, and at hydropower dams.
HYDROMATRIX
Contact information and description of a generating solution for low head sites.
Independent Power & Light
Vermont supplier of photovoltaic panels, small hydropower turbines, and other equipment required for an off grid power system.
INGEA, s.r.o.
Provides design, engineering and supplies for hydropower and other power engineering projects, including control and protection systems.
International Hydropower Association
Members include corporations, engineers, researchers, educational establishments, and individuals working or studying in the field of hydropower. Promotes the awareness of the role hydropower can play in sustainable development implemented in an environmentally and socially acceptable way.
International Journal on Hydropower and Dams
International technical and business journal for the hydroelectric and dam engineering professions, and for water resources development and management. Contains subscription information, an industry directory, and statistics.
International Network on Small Hydro Power
A non-profit organization that promotes the development of small hydro power worldwide as a clean, renewable means of rural electrification.
James Leffel and Co.
Turbine manufacturer for hydroelectric and water power. Francis, impulse and propeller runners, gate casings, wicket gates, shafts, and bearings.
Karkheh Storage Dam and Hydro Power Plant
Description of the construction of this hydroelectric facility located on the Karkheh River in Iran. Includes photographs, studies, and contact information.
Landsvirkjun - Icelandic National Power Company
Produces, distributes and sells electricity to local public utilities and to power-intensive industries. Contact information, company information, project descriptions and publications.
Large Hydro Energy System Businesses in the World
Buyers guide and business directory to renewable energy businesses around the world.
Microhydro Energy System Businesses in the World
Buyers guide and business directory for microhydro businesses worldwide.
Microhydropower.net
Directories, discussion forums, case studies, theory, references, and downloads related to microhydro.
Nam Theun 2 Power Company Limited
Details of a collaborative effort between Lao PDR and Thailand to export 995 MW of electricity to Thailand by 2009.
Nautilus Water Turbine, Inc.
Manufacturer of micro hydro, utility grade, electric turbines.
Newmills Hydro
UK. Turbine manufacturer and installer. Contains turbine specifications, instructions for flow and head measurement, site evaluation information, and examples of specific installations.
Norcan Hydraulic Turbine Inc.
Canadian manufacturer of hydraulic turbines and turbine components serving the small and mini hydro, manufacturing and services market.
Northwest Hydroelectric Association
Regional association advocating the hydropower industry. Contains information about northwestern hydropower.
Orengine International Limited
Employs new design techniques, synthetic materials, and electronic technologies in the construction of small and mini power plants.
Phoenix Power Control, Inc.
Designs and supplies electrical and control equipment for hydroelectric stations, offering standardized designs for typical plant requirements, and specialized designs for large plants and unique site conditions.
Powerpal UK
Contact information and product descriptions for this supplier of micro-hydro power products for home and industry.
Rainbow Power Company
Designs, manufactures, sells and installs renewable energy equipment based on solar, wind, hydro and biomass energy sources.
Russell Benussi Associates
Appointed UK and European representatives for a number of leading manufacturers of equipment for the power and process industries.
Tamar Designs Pty. Ltd.
Australian firm that designs and manufactures hydro-turbines ranging in size from megawatt units for power stations to tiny battery charging units. Also supplies electrical control, protection and switchboard equipment, refurbishes existing turbines and control systems, and does system design.
UEK Corporation
Designs, builds and installs low impact hydro kinetic turbines classified as renewable energy. No dams or impoundments.
United Nations Environment Programme - Dams and De
Goals are to promote a dialogue on improving decision making, planning and management of dams and their alternatives. Contains objectives, links, and contact information.
VA TECH Compact Hydro
Contact information, product descriptions for this supplier of compact turbines and calculators to calculate turbine configurations, feasibility and financial analysis.
VA Tech Hydro
Contact information and description of products and services offered by this global supplier of electro-mechanical equipment and services for the hydro industry.
VA Tech Møller Energi
Swedish engineering company specializing in the design and manufacture of Kaplan and Francis turbines, the refurbishing and maintenance of turbines of all types, and consulting.
Wasserkraft Volk AG
Manufacturer of hydro power stations and equipment.
WaterPower
Industry coalition advocating changing the hydropower licensing process. Newsletter and state statistics.