Micro hydro electric power generation

[David M]

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Originally posted by kalakoa

Apparently I'm not the only one who's considered catchment-fed micro-hydro -- seems pretty ideal as a supplement to a PV array.

In my particular case, I've got at least 10-15' of drop between the spouts and the back of the property; I haven't penciled out the cost/benefit to see if the pipe is worth it, so it may end up more "science experiment" than "practical source".

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In my version, it flows from the catchment tank at the top of the property, makes electricity at the bottom (50ft drop over 500 ft) and is returned to top of the hill providing a constant flow. If only a way to pump it back up and have a substantial net gain.

David

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