Here are some of the world firsts and largests in hydroelectric power generation technology according to VATech-hydro; Read the entire entry …

Magat Hydro Electric Power Plant was constructed by the National Power Corporation on Feb. 16, 1980 – Dec. 31, 1983 at a cost of US$83.7 Million (Power Plant component only). It is composed of 4 generating units with 90 MW rated capacity each (total of 360 MW). Read the entire entry …

There are hand full of hydro electric power plants in the Philippines dispersedly located in the various areas in the countrysides of Luzon Visayas and Mindanao. Almost all of the large hydro electric plants, which ranged from over 50 MW, are connected to the main transmission grid, while most of small (10 MW to 50 MW) and mini (101 kW to 10 MW) hydro plants are embedded to the local distribution system. Read the entire entry …

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There is a very little, if not none, documents that will verify what power plant is the very first in the Philippines. However, based on the author’s personal visit to some of the plants, and some research and conversation with some reliable individuals from the industry, he compiled some of the oldest power plants in the Philippines, all hydroelectric power plants, and most are still operational today. Read the entire entry …

While studying the technical, financial, and operational aspects of a pump storage hydro plant, I came across to the Dinorwig power station which was mentioned in the text book that I was reading. Read the entire entry …

Last January 2006, we were invited to attend a conference/seminar about mini-hydropower experiences and its development in the Philippines. Speakers discussed lots of things and issues about this kind of power generation, including the requirements and time line for a green field project development. Read the entire entry …