Designing a Microhydro System
Micro Hydro March 23, 2020
The energy in falling water can be a reliable and economical source of electricity for homes and businesses.
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Microhydro Myths & Misconceptions
Micro Hydro March 23, 2020
Making electricity from falling water can seem like magic, and that’s led to lots of misconceptions. Here, we’ll separate fact from fiction when it comes to what microhydro systems can and cannot do.
Intro to Hydropower: Measuring Head & Flow
Micro Hydro March 23, 2020
This article focuses on measuring a stream’s head and flow. Before you can begin designing your hydro system or estimating how much electricity it will produce.
Fish Farm in British Columbia
Micro Hydro March 24, 2020
Three LH1000 machines generating 1000 watts each. Also utilizing a float valve system (Picture 2) for maintaining consistent water levels.
Single Micro Hydro in British Columbia
Micro Hydro March 24, 2020
Single X-Stream Engine 4 Nozzle System 35 Feet of Gross Head (30′ Net) Generating 900 Watts
Multiple System Microhydro in British Columbia
Micro Hydro March 24, 2020
Three Easy Tune Machines 50 Feet of Gross Head Generating ~800 Watts Per Machine
Off-Grid Microhydro in British Columbia
Micro Hydro March 24, 2020
1250 ft of 1.5” Poly Water Line 100 psi Static Head Roughly 350 Watts 2 Nozzle Easy Tune Microhydro Generator, Magnum Energy – 24V Magna
Microhydro in West Virginia With Buried Penstock
Micro Hydro March 24, 2020
Single, two 3/4″ nozzle, stream engine producing 510 Watts at 156 GPM. Running on 47′ of head down 515′ of 4″ Sch 40 PVC. Wild 3-phase
Watter Buddy Testing
Micro Hydro March 23, 2020
The video below features the in-house testing of the new Watter Buddy engine.
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