A First Assessment of U.S. In-stream Hydrokinetic Energy Resources Since the 1986 New York University StudyCX(s) Applied: B3.1, A9, A11Date: 04/23/2010Location(s): CaliforniaOffice(s): Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, Golden Field Office
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April 23, 2010
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CX(s) Applied: B3.1, A9, A11
Date: 04/23/2010
Location(s): California
Office(s): Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, Golden Field Office
The Electric Power Research Institute will use federal funds to perform surveying and data collection to determine the hydro-kinetic potential for remote rivers and streams in Alaska. The surveying will consist of installing small monitors along the shores to measure height change/frequency, water flow, and Doppler radar measurements to determine depths of the riverbeds. This information will be collected as part of an assessment for hydro-power feasibility in remote locations. All information gathered will be shared with both National Renewable Energy Laboratory and United States Geological Survey, in an effort to upgrade GIS data for potential future siting assessments.