Environmentally friendly
Micro hydro, or small-scale hydro, is one of the most environmentally
benign energy conversion options available, because unlike large-scale hydro power, it does not attempt to
interfere significantly with river flows.
Fraenkel (1991)
When is hydropower micro?
The definition of micro hydropower varies in different countries and
can even include systems with a capacity of a few megawatts. One of the many definitions for micro hydropower is:
hydro systems up till a rated capacity of approximately 300 kW capacity. The limit is set to 300 kW because this
is about the maximum size for most stand alone hydro systems not connected to the grid, and suitable for
"run-of-the-river" installations.
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Microhydro discussion forum
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The microhydro discussion forum is an email and web based forum that links over 1900 people world wide with a professional or personal interest in microhydro. The forum enables exchange of information, finding the answer to (technical) questions, announcing of events and making of friends....
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