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Ambuklao hydro rehab to be completed late 2011

Ambuklao hydro rehab to be completed late 2011 Listed firm Aboitiz Power Corp. said it could complete the rehabilitation of its 75-megawatt (MW) Ambuklao hydroelectric power plant within the last quarter of 2011, or more than a year later than its initial target of July 2010. Read more on Philippine Daily Inquirer

McMorris Rodgers on Hydroelectric Dams

As we focus on Earth Day today, we should look no further than the Northwest for a source of clean, renewable energy—our hydroelectric dams. Congresswoman Cathy McMorris Rodgers recognizes that and took this opportunity to highlight the importance our dams play for our economy, our energy, and our environment.

How much electric power is produced by each hydroelectric unit (Due Soon)?

Each hydroelectric unit at a dam takes in water at a rate of 6.5×10^5 kg/s from a height of 74.0 m. The power developed by the falling water is converted to electric power with an efficiency of 85.0%. How much electric power is produced by each hydroelectric unit? The info I am given is P=Rgh […]

HYDROELECTRIC PLANT TOUR in Green Valley, Ca

Unofficial tour of the historic Green Valley hydroelectric plant near Valencia, California. Richard Parker talks about the history and operation of one of the states oldest power stations. Video by Bill Reinhardt with Connie Collins.