Serious Microhydro: Water Power Solutions from the Experts

DIVpWaterpower is the largest source of renewable energy in the world today, and microhydro is a mature, proven technology that can provide clean, inexpensive, renewable energy with little or no impact on the environment./p p class="MsoNormal"ISerious Microhydro/I brings you dozens of firsthand stories of energy independence covering a complete range of systems, from household pressure sites to higher pressure installations capable of powering a farm, business, or small neighborhood. Topics include:/p ul liLow head and medium head sites/li liAC-only systems as well as ones using a battery/inverter subsystem /li liStand alone power supply or grid intertie setups/li liHybrid systems (combined with photovoltaics or wind)/li /ul UL p class="MsoNormal"With all the variables involved in microhydro, there is no “typical” system. These case studies represent the most comprehensive collection of knowledge and experience available for tailoring an installation to meet the needs of a site and its owner or operators. If you are considering building a system, you are bound to find a wealth of creative solutions appropriate to your own circumstances./p p class="MsoNormal"ISerious Microhydro/I shows how scores of people are achieving a high standard of living from local energy sources with a minimal ecological footprint. It has particular appeal to homeowners, teachers, renewable energy professionals, activists, and decision makers who want to understand the technology from a “hands-on” perspective./p p class="MsoNormal"BScott Davis/B is an award-winning renewable energy project developer with decades of experience operating, installing, designing, selling, and teaching microhydro technology. He is a founder and president of Friends of Renewable Energy BC, and the author of IMicrohydro: Clean Power From Water/I./p/DIV