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 ...

As covered in my previous blog post, all diesel-powered generators should be loaded to at least 30% of their standby nameplate rating when exercised during their monthly test. If the connected load ...

Snare Falls is one of the 4 hydro plants that make up the Snare Hydro System. The hydro generators are operating at a reduced level because of low water levels. (Submitted by Doug Prendergast.) A drop ...