The theory behind hydropower is very simple: water obeys gravity and imparts the gained kinetic energy onto a turbine, which subsequently drives a generator.  The devil here is, of course, in all ...

A hydroelectric generator produces electricity by harnessing the kinetic energy of running water. Now you can not only find stationary larger-scale hydroelectric generators but also portable micro ...

Discover how to build a simple DIY water-powered electricity generator at home using accessible materials. This step-by-step ...

YouTuber [Linguoer] has a knack, and it’s one that we don’t often see on the pages of Hackaday: rewinding and rebuilding dilapidated motors and generators. In the video below, you’ll see [Lin] take a ...

After a near 50 year lifespan, Barron Gorge’s hydro generator insulation systems needed to be rewound and upgraded. The Queensland, Australia based power station has been operating in a World Heritage ...

A hydroelectric generator is small enough to be carried as a backpack and weighs less than 30 lb. A hydroelectric generator small enough to be worn as a backpack weighs less than 30 lb and is designed ...

Integrated Power Services has agreed to acquire ABB’s Canadian and US hydro generator and transformer repair businesses. No financial terms were released for the deal, which is expected to close in Q2 ...

Most hydroelectric turbines in the US can go from cold start to full operations in less than 10 minutes, which is a faster start-up time than any other US electric generators, according to the U.S.