Micro Hydro Systems Canada

It has a one inch pipe thread the same as a regular 240 volt screw in water tank element.

Micro hydro systems canada.

The commercial micro hydro generators available today use a small turbine connected to an electrical generator or alternator. In the 1970 s paul cunningham owner and operator of energy systems design had a need to power his off grid house. In remote locations where electricity is provided by. A water turbine that converts the energy of flowing or falling water into mechanical energy that drives.

This is a water element diversion load suitable for micro hydro solar or wind applications. Water is collected in an intake pipe upstream travels down to the turbine in a plastic pipe and is forced through one or more nozzles by its own gravity pressure. We also carry books and dvds to help you set up and benefit from micro hydro power. Use it for 12 24 or 48 volts systems.

It is used in conjunction with the c series load controllers shown above or the tristar diversion controller. Micro hydro systems have the following components. Operating range from 3 metres 10 feet to over 100 metres 300 feet. Online tools the ontario ministry of natural resources ontario s renewable energy atlas can help you identify promising sites for waterpower development.

Micro hydro systems explained. Micro hydro advantages performance. As the only moving parts of this alternator are the three sealed ball bearings the life expectancy of this unit is far greater than that of the conventional brush type alternators used in. Natural resources canada has published two helpful guides.

An introduction to micro hydro power systems and micro hydropower systems. Systems are available as small as 0 1 kw for battery based systems up to 100 kw. Water turbines steadily charge 12 24 or 48 volt batteries working 24 hours a day every day. Browse our large selection of micro hydro systems hydro generators turbines and micro hydro equipment.

Micro hydropower systems provide energy continuously 24 hours a day. He set off on a mission to create an efficient and reliable microhydro machine.