Hydropower Portals and Directories

"Microhydro web portal, the starting point for microhydro related information"

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"The International Journal on Hydropower & Dams is a bi-monthly publication, read in 176 countries, dealing with all technical, environmental, social and economic aspects of hydro plants and multipurpose water resources development projects. It combines business news with state-of-the-art technology. Each issue has a regional focus, and special technical themes of interest to engineers in all the related disciplines.

Hydropower & Dams takes an active role in the profession it is serving by organizing major international conferences on hydropower. These well respected events bring together the world's leading experts on technical, economic, financial, environmental and social aspects of hydropower development.

Each conference is accompanied by a Technical Exhibition, where powerplant owners, consultants and manufacturers present the state-of-the-art of hydropower technology, research and specialized consultancy services" ... more

Small-Hydro

"As a cheap, renewable source of energy with negligible environmental impacts, small or micro-hydro power has an important role to play in future energy supply scenarios, particularly in developing countries. It is an attractive alternative to diesel systems in rural and remote areas of developing countries as a means of achieving rural electrification.

Advances in fully automated hydropower installations and reductions in manufacturing costs have made small-scale hydropower increasingly attractive. To address this situation, the Small-scale Hydropower Task Force has established an international database of small-hydro data to provide supporting information to facilitate the development of new projects and assess the current status of the industry." more

HCI Publications

"HCI Publications is the world's leading provider of hydro information.

HCI magazines, Hydro Review and HRW, deliver comprehensive coverage of development, management, and operational issues. More timely news is covered in two highly focused newsletters: Hydrowire, for North American business and regulatory intelligence; and HydroWorld Alert, for worldwide opportunities and business development

HCI also publishes numerous hydro-related books and reports and organizes industry conferences, including HydroVision and Waterpower."

PennWell Corporation

"PennWell Corporation, a diversified global media and information company, is pleased to announce the acquisition of HCI Publications, Inc., a Kansas City, Missouri-based producer of business-to-business magazines and conferences and exhibitions serving the hydroelectric industry.

"This acquisition marks the collaboration of two strong entities in an effort to advance and promote hydropower, as well as the overall growth and interest in the renewables industry," said Leslie Eden, former owner of HCI Publications. "We are all very excited about the additional resources available and the strong name and reputation PennWell brings to the table." ... more

Hydropower Africa

"The untapped hydro potential of Africa is vast, major projects have been identified, and efforts in many countries to improve the framework and climate for investment are beginning to show good results. But many challenges remain, in terms of developing the necessary capacity to plan, develop and accelerate much needed water and energy schemes.

Hydropower Africa is the largest hydropower event of its kind in Africa boasting over 450 visitors from across the globe. It looks at planned projects and tender prospects for hydropower development in Africa and innovative funding solutions for projects – big and small. Refurbishment and modernisation updates of major hydropower facilities as well as operation and maintenance best practices from across the continent will be presented and discussed. Infrastructure development and African-appropriate engineering solutions to provide power to villages, rural areas and urban communities and achieving operational objectives while addressing environment and social challenges will be examined through case studies and interactive discussion forums." ... more

International Water Power & Dam Construction

"Launched in 1949, International Water Power & Dam Construction has established itself as the leading monthly international publication serving the needs of those involved in dam construction and the hydroelectricity industries. Independently published it offers a highly respected, unrivalled, in-depth, quality editorial to its readers.

'A top quality, unbiased, information service, with a circulation of over 4000, International Water Power & Dam Construction offers its readers and advertisers an unrivalled penetration into the marketplace.

International Water Power & Dam Construction is an established and integral part of the industry with reliable, independent and up -to-date editorial. Supported by an independent circulation audit fro m ABC, International Water Power & Dam Construction is an absolute must for anyone involved in the hydro power and dams industry.

Topics regularly covered in the magazine include: Construction; Flood Management; Uprating and refurbishment; Small Hydro; Operation and Maintenance; Licensing; Project Finance, Tunnelling and Dam Safety." ... more