Micro-hydro turbines can be a very efficient and convenient form of small-scale renewable electricity. The best locations will be on steep hills, with fast flowing water. If there is not a steep drop, then a larger volume of water flow will be needed instead.
A micro hydro turbine is a small-scale hydroelectric generator that harnesses the power of flowing water to generate electricity. It is a renewable energy source that utilizes the force of water to produce clean and sustainable power.
A microhydropower system needs a turbine, pump, or waterwheel to transform the energy of flowing water into rotational energy, which is converted into electricity. Our page on planning a microhydropower system has more information.
Micro-hydro systems generally consist of the following components: A trash rack, weir, and forebay to prevent debris from entering the pipeline and turbine. A pipeline (also called a penstock) to pipe water to the turbine. A powerhouse that contains the
We make each one specifically tailored to your site and energy needs. Sustainably manufactured here in New Zealand in our off-grid workshop using up to 68% recycled materials. PowerSpout turbines are modular so if you have an appropriate water resource installing multiple units has many advantages.
A vertical drop of less than 2 feet (0.6 meters) will probably make a small-scale hydroelectric system unfeasible. However, for extremely small power generation amounts, a flowing stream with as little as 13 inches of water can support a submersible turbine.
For our customers with residential or small community projects, Canyon Hydro provides a broad selection of micro-hydro systems up to about 100kW, each delivering high efficiency, quality and reliability at a reasonable cost.
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500W Waterproof Water Turbine Generator with Bearing for Stable Rotation - Portable Micro Hydro Turbine for Outdoor Use - Small, Mini Generator for 110V Voltage, 2L/s Water Flow Rate