Hydrokinetic Links & References

Links, Articles, References

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Articles
  1. In-Stream Hydrokinetic Turbines white paper
  2. The-Opportunity-White-Paper
Links to Micro- Hydropower Resources
  1. Microhydropower.net
  2. Energy Bible
  3. Energy Portal
  4. Pico Hydro
  5. British Hydropower Association
  6. International Network on Small Hydropower
  7. Micro Hydropower Pros and Cons
  8. Energy Systems & Design
  9. Pumps as Turbines
Entrepreneur Support Sites:
  1. Northwest Entrepreneur Network:  Training for high-tech startups from some of the best venture capital professionals in the world.  Hydrovolts is winner of the 2009 Winter “First Look Forum” at NWEN
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  2.          The Zino Society:  An investment and social group mixing smart business and fine wines – giving deal flow a new meaning
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  3. The Northwest Energy Technology Collaborative: A public – private cooperation including utilities, universities, governments and industry. It includes the NW Energy Angels investment group.
  4. Keiretsu Forum Northwest: Association of angel investors offering entrepreneurs coaching and guidance.
  5. Social Venture Partners: Investors and philanthropists focused on investments with strong social relevance for sustainable development.
  6. Alliance of Angels: Early-stage investment club focused on the Pacific Northwest
  7. Invention to Startup program, University of Washington: A great series of presentation by successful entrepreneurs.
Environmental Experts
  1. DownStream River Runners, Inc.:  River site assessments
  2. Coast and Harbor Engineering, Inc.:  Tidal site assessments
  3. Meridian Environmental, Inc.:  Environmental assessment and energy permitting
  4. BioSonics, Inc.:  Fish monitoring and impact evaluation.
International agencies and organizations supporting micro-hydropower
  1. Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Partnership
  2. US Agency for International Development, Energy and Agriculture divisions
  3. United Nations Industrial Development Organization
  4. UN Food and Agriculture Organization
  5. Asia Productivity Organization
  6. And many others – see the resources on Cleaner Production global networks – published by Hydrovolts co-founder Burton Hamner in his previous business practice