Nicatous Lodge develops off-grid micro-hydro project
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A Maine sporting camp has proposed developing an off-grid micro-hydropower project to provide it electricity. Nicatous Lake Lodge and Cabins LLC proposes to develop the micro-hydro project at its remote property near Burlington, Maine. A filing made by the camp earlier this spring has triggered a federal review process to evaluate whether the project will require a license or exemption under the Federal Power Act.
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Phase 2 begins for Kenyan 320 kW Ndurumo microhydro project
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Phase 2 of the Ndurumo hydroelectric project on the Kathita River in Meru County, Kenya is set to begin in September with the construction of a penstock for a 320 kW micro-hydroelectric facility. Estimated total cost for the entire project is US$ 580,000.
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Small scale hydropower can provide stream of new jobs to rural regions
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New research by Cardiff Business School points to a potential economic windfall from micro-hydro. On the basis of existing installations, researchers estimate that every 1MW of community-owned micro-hydro installed generates an additional 10 full-time equivalent jobs in every year of its operation.
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Power from the past lights up Cragside
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Cragside House was the first house in the world to use hydroelectricity and with the introduction of this modern hydro system, a 17 metre long galvanised turbine weighing several tonnes, it will produce enough energy to light the bulbs in the house, and enable Cragside to re-tell the story for which it is famous.
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South African water board turns to microhydro for their HQ
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During the South African Water Week, which is taking place from March 17 to 23, research body the Water Research Commission (WRC) is launching the Bloemwater hydropower project, in an attempt to save on energy costs for the Bloemfontein area.
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