Micro hydro electric power generation

[rainyjim]

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Originally posted by Peter Epperson

We just finished the first two of four 50,000 gallon water tanks near Mahukona that are for microhydro. The tanks essentially become the storage for the solar electricity. The covers of the tanks are to be covered with photovoltaic panels. The panels supply the well pumps which will pump water all day long to fill the tanks. At night the water runs out and creates power.
No Batteries!
You can see the tanks on the lower left part of this page: http://pacificgunite.com/Custom_Tanks.html

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Hi Peter,

Would you mind going a bit more in depth about your project? I'm sure I'm not the only one curious about the costs of the project, your inspiration for doing so, and any other tidbits you might care to share with us folk!

Cheers

rainyjim