First-Time Hydropower Project?

Learn basic design principles in the
Guide to Hydropower

Hydropower-Related Links

Other Websites with Information about Hydropower

(Also see Resources for Hydroelectric Professionals)

International Water Power & Dam Construction

This magazine focuses on commercial hydroelectric projects, with profiles of several projects around the world.

Hydro Review's Hydro Headlines

Hydro-related news stories about large commercial projects, along with links to conferences, books and newsletters from HCI Publications.  

Hydro Research Foundation

A non-profit organization dedicated to hydro research and education.

Water Measurement Manual

An in-depth technical paper on measuring water Flow, including everything you ever wanted to know about Weirs.  Published by the US Bureau of Reclamation.

Home Power Magazine

Good source of information about residential hydro power, as well as wind and solar.

MicroHydroPower.Net

Broad information about hydro systems, projects and conferences.

WaterWheel Factory

The world's largest manufacturer of traditional "overshot" water wheels.  Good pictures and useful information.

Online Conversion

One of the web's best sites for converting units of measure for just about anything.