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In a world eager for clean, reliable, and sustainable energy, Forster Micro-Hydro Systems emerge as a quiet yet powerful champion. Moving beyond the scale and environmental impact of large dams, our technology taps into the consistent, natural flow of water to deliver decentralized power with pro...Read more »

Abstract The governor system is a critical component in hydropower generation, responsible for regulating turbine speed and active power output in response to grid frequency changes and dispatch commands. The evolution from mechanical-hydraulic to microprocessor-based governors represents a funda...Read more »

Small hydropower, typically defined as plants with a capacity of up to 10 megawatts (MW), is emerging as a critical player in the global transition to a cleaner and more resilient energy system. Its ability to provide stable, low-carbon power makes it uniquely valuable for both grid support and r...Read more »

1. If the power system fails, the power station can consider shutting down directly. If there is water leakage in the guide vane, the valve can be closed to reduce the waste of water in no-load operation. 2. The power factor of the generator is increased to 0.85—0.95, reducing the investmen...Read more »

Electric generators, which convert mechanical energy into electrical energy, are fundamental to modern infrastructure. Their manufacturing involves precision engineering and advanced technologies to ensure efficiency, reliability, and longevity. This article outlines the key production technologi...Read more »

Hydropower stands as one of humanity’s oldest and most reliable sources of renewable energy. At its core, it is a masterful application of fundamental physics, a continuous chain of energy transformations that harnesses the planet’s water cycle to generate electricity. This process, e...Read more »

At the forefront of this revolution is digital twin technology, which creates virtual replicas of physical power stations. At the Yellow River upstream station in Qinghai Province, engineers have built a comprehensive digital duplicate of the entire facility. This virtual model mirrors every aspe...Read more »

November 21st, Chengdu– FORSTER, a leading provider of hydropower solutions, has successfully completed the loading and dispatch of a customized 500kW francis hydroelectric turbine unit for a key client in Uzbekistan. The unit is now on its way, marking a crucial milestone in this international p...Read more »

Chengdu, November 19th – FORSTER Hydropower, a leading provider of efficient and reliable hydropower solutions, is pleased to announce the successful completion and forthcoming shipment of a customized 165kW Inclined Jet (Inclined Turgo) turbine unit for a valued client in Eastern Europe. The tur...Read more »

The Turgo turbine is an impulse-type water turbine designed for medium-head applications, typically operating effectively with net heads between 15 and 300 meters. Invented and patented by Eric Crewdson in 1919, the Turgo was developed to fill a market need for a higher specific speed version of ...Read more »

In the heart of every hydropower plant, away from the roar of turbines and the immense pressure of penstocks, lies a silent nerve center: the control panel. This sophisticated array of screens, switches, indicators, and controllers is the brain of the entire operation, ensuring that the powerful ...Read more »

Forster was delighted to host a high-level delegation of key clients and partners from South America for a comprehensive tour of our flagship production base last week. The visit marked a significant step in deepening our collaborative ties and reinforcing the strong business relationship across ...Read more »