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Waterpower Hydro Basics
January 19, 2026 | 08:00 AM - 04:00 PM
A favorite from the former HYDROVISION International conference, Waterpower Hydro Basics is a practical training designed to equip professionals with essential knowledge of hydropower. Ideal for newcomers, those with limited experience and industry veterans seeking a refresher, this course provides a comprehensive foundation in hydro technology and its role in today’s energy mix. Participants will learn how hydropower complements both renewable and thermal resources, while exploring its operational flexibility, grid services and value to a resilient energy system.
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08:15 AM
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Pre-registration is required for this event. Please register for our Waterpower Hydro Basics Workshop to participate in the sessions included in this program. Welcome Description of How Course Works …
09:05 AM
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Pre-registration is required for this event. Please register for our Waterpower Hydro Basics Workshop to participate in the sessions included in this program. This session builds on converting potenti …
10:20 AM
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Pre-registration is required for this event. Please register for our Waterpower Hydro Basics Workshop to participate in the sessions included in this program. This session builds on the Fuel Managemen …
11:25 AM
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Pre-registration is required for this event. Please register for our Waterpower Hydro Basics Workshop to participate in the sessions included in this program. This session builds on the turbine’s iner …
01:40 PM
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Pre-registration is required for this event. Please register for our Waterpower Hydro Basics Workshop to participate in the sessions included in this program. Learn the nuts and bolts of hydropower pr …
02:45 PM
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Pre-registration is required for this event. Please register for our Waterpower Hydro Basics Workshop to participate in the sessions included in this program. In this module, participants present thei …
03:45 PM
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Pre-registration is required for this event. Please register for our Waterpower Hydro Basics Workshop to participate in the sessions included in this program. As part of Waterpower Hydro Basics, Atten …
04:00 PM
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Pre-registration for this event is required and may include an additional fee. Visit your registration resource center or reach out to info@powergen.com. Join us for the Waterpower Networking Social …
10:30 AM
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Reliability and availability of power plants often hinge on the performance of generator circuit breakers (GCBs), critical assets that connect generators to step-up transformers. Traditional monitorin …
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At nearly 70 years old, Avista’s Cabinet Gorge Hydroelectric Plant faced the familiar challenges of aging infrastructure: end-of-life electrical systems, safety risks and reliability concerns. To mode …Speakers
11:30 AM
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Hydropower remains one of the backbones of renewable baseload generation. Continued investment in mature assets and new development depends on prudent reinvestment and accretive financing opportunitie …Speakers
03:15 PM
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As aging hydro assets face new performance and reliability demands, the iconic San Luis Reservoir in California—a 2-million-acre-foot facility and the largest off-stream reservoir in the U.S.—is being …
09:30 AM
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From turbine passage to downstream bypass systems, fish protection remains one of the most visible measures of a hydropower project’s environmental performance. This session focuses on field-proven en …
11:30 AM
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Dam owners and operators continue to face rising expectations for safety, performance and risk management as aging structures meet changing hydrologic conditions. This session brings together two pres …
03:15 PM
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Climate change and shifting water conditions are forcing hydropower owners to rethink how they manage flows, protect assets and plan for long-term generation. Additionally, the growing regulatory dema …
09:30 AM
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As climate patterns shift and river systems evolve, hydropower operators face new challenges in balancing generation goals with ecosystem stewardship. This session examines how utilities and plant own …
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