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New Wave Energy Converter Design Inspired by Wind Energy

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An Instrumented Reference Hydrokinetic Turbine System for Load Response Characterization at a Tidal Energy Test Site
Igiugig Site Visit Report
New Report Can Help Reduce Time and Cost To Advance Hydropower
An Examination of the Hydropower Licensing and Federal Authorization Process