Micro Hydro project!
This year we have a great project in hands: micro hydro energy. We are currently looking for ways to replace diesel generator, and, for now, micro hydro seems to be a good alternative. Micro Hydro is a term used for hydroelectric power installations that typically produce up to 100 kW of power. They are often used in water rich areas as a Remote Area Power Supply (RAPS). There are many of these installations around the world, including several delivering around 50 kW in the Solomon Islands, supplying energy for small communities.
Micro hydro is frequently accomplished with a pelton wheel for high head, low flow water supply.In low-head installations, maintenance and mechanism costs often become important. A low-head system moves larger amounts of water, and is more likely to encounter surface debris. This project is going to take a lot of time, but we are sure this is an important step in our work towards a more sustainable future.
Micro hydro is frequently accomplished with a pelton wheel for high head, low flow water supply.In low-head installations, maintenance and mechanism costs often become important. A low-head system moves larger amounts of water, and is more likely to encounter surface debris. This project is going to take a lot of time, but we are sure this is an important step in our work towards a more sustainable future.
posted by Lapa Rios at
7:09 PM
1 Comments:
I am a private land owner in the Golfito area. I too, am looking into micro-hydro systems. I am curious to know what you or any other people have figured out and if you would buy the equipment in Costa Rica or the US. I have seen your project and I am very impressed with your self sustainable and low environmental impact achievement. I have the same desires to have little impact on my area as well. I have over 475 acres and only want to build on less than 1/4 of an acre. The rest of the property will be never be touched by any form of development.
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imzincosta, At
April 18, 2008 3:24 PM
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