hydroelectric power plants

A reference guide to alternative energy systems for architects and engineers, providing information on the construction materials, system deployment, typical installations, and environmental impact of solar power systems, fuel cell technology, wind energy, hydroelectric and micro-hydro turbine power, and others.

Examines the history of hydroelectricity, its use around the world, and its advantages and disadvantages. Includes color photographs and diagrams, a quiz, a science experiment, and a glossary of related terms.

Photographs, illustrations, and text introduce readers to energy conservation and the power of water as an energy source.

In 1915, Seventeen-year-old Bess Heath, the youngest daughter of the Niagara Power Company director, finishes board school and returns to her family home at the falls to find that much has changed for the worse, and when she meets the rough and fearless Tom Cole by chance, she is forced to make a difficult decision.

Describes the science behind electricity, including generation and transmission.

Presents an introduction to water power, in simple text with illustrations, including information on water power in history, hydroelectric damns, tidal power, steam power, and related topics.

Traces the history of hydroelectric energy, exploring how people have used rushing water as a source of power for centuries and explaining how it can be used as a safer, more environmentally-friendly form of energy in the twenty-first century.

An introduction to hydropower, providing a historical overview of hydropower and hydroelectricity, describing how the world uses hydropower, and discussing the benefits and costs.

Introduces the history, uses, production, advantages and disadvantages, and future of hydroelectric energy as a power resource.

Discusses the pros and cons of hydroelectric power, including an overview of its history in the United States and other countries' attempts to balance electric needs and the environment.