Hydroelectricity is electricity made by generators that are turned by the movement of water. It is usually made with dams that partly block a river to make a reservoir of water. Water is released, and the pressure of the dam[potential energy stored in the dam] forces the water down pipes that lead to a turbine.This causes the turbine to turn, which turns a generator which makes electricity.

Small hydropower stations are typically run-of-the-river. They combine the advantages of hydropower with those of decentralised power generation, without the disadvantages of large scale installations. Advantages include: low distribution costs, no/low environmental costs as with large hydro, low maintenance and local implementation and management.

Hydro power or water power is the electrical energy generated from falling or running water. The hydro power portal provides an overview on hydro energy related information on energypedia. Look for specific topics, latest articles or uploaded documents and announce upcoming events.

Hydropower. Figure 1. A hydroelectric dam where hydroelectricity is generated. Hydropower extracts the mechanical energy of water, transforming it into electrical energy to generate electricity. Water in the environment often has both gravitational potential energy and kinetic energy, which can generate electricity using a generator.

Die Devoll Hydropower Sh.a. (kurz DHP) ist ein in Albanien tätiger Energiekonzern mit Sitz in der Hauptstadt Tirana. Ein operativer Sitz befindet sich in Gramsh Unternehmensstruktur. Das Unternehmen war bis 2012 ein Joint Venture zwischen der österreichischen EVN AG und der ...

Diablo Hydroelectric Power Plant. Die Diablo-Talsperre ( englisch Diablo Dam) ist eine Talsperre am Skagit River im US-Bundesstaat Washington. Sie wurde 1930 eingeweiht. Mit ihrer Höhe von 119 Metern war sie zu diesem Zeitpunkt die höchste Staumauer der Erde. Der Name kommt aus dem Spanischen, bedeutet „Teufel“ und soll gleichzeitig von ...

Hydropower Plant. In conclusion, the hydropower plant sliding bearing is an extreme application due to its extreme contact pressure during operation (~ 30MPa), the longevity of operation (~ 40 years), and the necessity to adapt oil-free or water lubrication from a sustainability perspective.