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Microhydro Power, Turbines, Systems, Projects
By: Ken Gardner, Ian Woofenden
Hydro-Electric Turbine Buyer's Guide
Off- or on-grid, low or high head and flow, here’s help in finding the right small-scale hydro turbine for your site.
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Microhydro Power
Beginner
ASK THE EXPERTS: Microhydro Cost
How much does a 4 kW microhydro power plant cost, complete with all of the components?
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Microhydro Power
Intermediate
Island Power x2
Two distinct microhydro systems provide power to this island homestead and business.
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7 months 3 weeks
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Tim Loree
Microhydro Power
Beginner
Low-Head Microhydro - Thai Style
An inexpensive microhydro turbine provides clean energy to the Thai community of Mae Klang Luang.
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Microhydro Power
Intermediate
Water Rites
These off-grid Aussies made better use of their RE resources by replacing a temperamental turbine with a new microhydro machine and adding PV.
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Microhydro Power
Intermediate
The Electric Side of Hydro Power
Options for getting your hydro-generated energy to your point of use, even over long transmission distances.
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Microhydro Power
Beginner
Microhydro Intake Design
Supply debris-free water to your turbine with a well-designed intake— the first critical step in developing a low-maintenance microhydro system
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Microhydro Power
Intermediate
Pipeline: Hydro-Electric Penstock Design
Maximize your microhydro system performance with sound pipeline practices.
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Microhydro Power
Beginner
Microhydro Myths & Misconceptions
Making electricity from falling water can seem like magic, and that’s led to lots of misconceptions.
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2 months 2 weeks
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Ben Root
Microhydro Power
Beginner
Hot and Cold Running Energy
The Breitenbush Hot Springs retreat center taps into local, renewable energy, harnessing energy from the river and beneath the earth.
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Microhydro Power
Beginner
Hydro Design Considerations
Before you tap your stream, consider these microhydro design tips.
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Microhydro Power
Beginner
Microhydro Systems: Advice From The Pros
Seasoned microhydro pros share their expertise on system considerations.
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7 months 3 weeks
ago
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Frank Heller
Microhydro Power
Intermediate
ASK THE EXPERTS: Hydro Pipe Expansion
What are the best approaches for dealing with pipe expansion and contraction to avoid joint blowouts?
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