Research and Development The Hydro Research Foundation strongly believes that research and development (R&D) efforts are an essential component to sustaining hydropower on a path of continuous improvement. Although the roots of hydropower—and hydro R&D—extend back more than a century, the industry needs continual infusions of new ideas and technology. These infusions help to ensure that hydropower maintains and enhances its contributions to electric generation, and that hydro facilities operate in harmony with the environment.

With this in mind, the Hydro Research Foundation partnered with the U.S. Department of Energy, EPRI, and the Tennessee Valley Authority to host the 2001 Hydro R&D Forum. To learn about the objectives of the Forum, its top 10 recommendations, thoughts regarding future research, and how to obtain a full copy of the Forum’s report, visit the R & D Forum section. To view sample abstracts of research synopsis that can be obtained with a copy of the Forum’s proceeding, visit the Research Synopses section. Not all research, however, is done at the level of highly trained engineers and scientists. With this in mind, the Forum invites people to visit the Frequently Asked Questions section. Here, we provide information and point people to additional resources that respond to common questions from students and adults. In addition, the Forum’s Hydro Links section can connect you to several national and international resources where you can quickly expand your knowledge of hydropower.

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