Micro Hydro Systems

In the grid tied system water from a stream or pond is diverted to the turbine through a pipe called a penstock usually a 2.

Micro hydro systems.

We offer competitive pricing and excellent customer service. Generally as the term micro implies micro hydro systems are used on a small scale and the various systems available can produce between 1kw to 100 kw of power depending on the size and the type of micro. Our systems come with a 3 year warranty. Micro hydro systems can be grid connected or off grid stand alone battery charging systems.

Micro hydro technology uses a waterwheel known as a turbine to convert the energy of moving water into mechanical energy which is then converted into electricity. The term micro hydro power systems is used to describe the systems and processes involved in creating electricity from the flow of water whether natural or any other flowing form. If your microhydropower system will have minimal impact on the environment and you are not planning to sell power to a utility the permitting process will most likely involve minimal effort. The simplest and most cost effective system is the grid tied system.

Pico systems are rated from 100 watts to 3 kw micro. Micro hydro power in north carolina south carolina and tennessee. Suneco hydro power systems are available in 4 classes. Micro hydro is frequently accomplished with a pelton wheel for high head low flow water supply.

Micro hydro power system cost a complete micro hydro power system with hydro generator charge control batteries and inverter costs about 4 000 15 000 plus the pipeline and installation. In the 1970 s paul cunningham owner and operator of energy systems design had a need to power his off grid house. Most of the hydropower systems used by homeowners and small business owners including farmers and ranchers would qualify as microhydropower systems. Micro hydro systems complement solar pv power systems because in many areas water flow and thus available hydro power is highest in the winter when solar energy is at a minimum.

He set off on a mission to create an efficient and reliable microhydro machine. But a 10 kilowatt microhydropower system generally can provide enough power for a large home a small resort or a hobby farm.