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Micro Hydro Power, Alternative Energy using Water

 

If you have a steady

year-round source of running water near your cabin or home, water turbine generators can provide the most constant and reliable alternative power source.

 


Hydro Electric Generator Home Power

 
Energy Systems
& Design Ltd.

Manufacturing cost-effective
water powered generators
in the 1kW range
Welcome to Energy Systems and Design, Micro Hydro Specialists
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The LH 1000 uses the same generator as the Stream Engine, however the water turbine component uses a low head propeller design.

This enables the machine to produce power from heads of  0.5 metres (2 feet) up to 3 metres (10 feet).At the maximum head, the output is 1 Kw.

   

Features:

  • Axial Flow Propeller Turbine

  • Adjustable output Permanent Magnet Alternator, with Epoxy Encapsulated Stator

  • Non-Corrosive Precision Made Parts.

  • Operates on heads of 2-10'

  • Explanatory manual and multimeter included.

  • Straightforward Installation

  • 1 Year Warranty

   

The Low Head 1000, is designed to operate in conjunction with battery based power systems, storing electrical power for use at times when consumption exceeds generation.

To gain enough head to operate the LH1000, water is channelled into a sluiceway.  the turbine is mounted in a 18cm (7") diameter opening in the sluice bottom, with the draft tube extending to the tailwater below. 

The water turns the propeller, creating shaft power.  This in turn powers the generator producing electricity.

Typically, these systems operate at 12, 24, 48 or 120 volts. 

The LH1000 can be specially wound to operate a 240 volts if necessary, employing an adjustable, permanent magnet generator and reconnectable wiring.

The LH1000 is ideally suited for a wide range of sites.
LH1000 Power Output Chart  
 

 

Alternative Energy Specialists

   Articles:

   Micro Hydro Systems
      Paul Cunningham & Ian Woofenden

  A Micro hydro Evolution  (Installation of LH1000)

      Jeffe Aronson

  Grid Connection

      Paul Cunningham

 

   Videos:

Hydro / Aero Power
LH1000 Working
 

   Pictures:

Stream Engine  
Stream Engine Multiple Setup  
Stream Engine Flow Check  
 
   
Head of Flow