Table of ContentsDepartmentsViewpointMaking Hydro Heard"Nobody is going to represent you if you don't step up."
Lessons LearnedDue DiligenceIn late winter, George was walking toward a new hydroelectric powerhouse across the crest of a new concrete dam. He was at the project to assist an equipment contractor with a turbine alignment problem.
ArticlesPumped StorageDevelopment Activity SnapshotsBy Elizabeth A. Ingram
A sampling of pumped-storage new development and project rehabilitation in Europe, Asia, Africa, and North America illustrates the breadth and depth of this market sector. Regional ReportA Review of the Hot Hydro Market in Latin AmericaBy Russell W. Ray
Demand for electricity in the Latin American region is projected to grow more than 4 percent a year over the next decade, with hydro meeting a significant portion of demand. OperationsExperience with Installing and Using Optimization SoftwareBy Andrew B. Spackman and Richard B. Allen
Mighty River Power in New Zealand uses optimization software to improve overall performance of its nine hydro facilities. Based on results and lessons learned from initial operations, the utility plans to investigate the expansion of functionality within the system. |
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