hydroelectric

British Canals to Become Green Power Stations

18 years arielschwartz 9 Comments

SmartPlanet report that British Waterways is turning UK canals into alternative energy power stations. The company’s proposal calls for 50 wind turbines and assorted small-scale hydro-power schemes to be installed in canals and locations. In addition to generating enough energy to power 45,000 homes (100 MW of capacity), the proposal … [continued]

Damage to Dams in China Leaves Millions at Risk

18 years sarahlozanova 3 Comments

Many dams in Southwest China sustained significant damage after the recent massive earthquake. The Min River and its tributaries have 30 dams upstream from Dujiangyan and 16 incurred significant damage from the recent earthquake. The Zipingpu dam is an example where a dam failure could have disastrous consequences. Zipingpu dam … [continued]