Serious Microhydro: Water Power Solutions from the Experts

Serious Microhydro: Water Power Solutions from the Experts

<DIV><p>Waterpower 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"><I>Serious 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> <li>Low head and medium head sites</li> <li>AC-only systems as well as ones using a battery/inverter subsystem </li> <li>Stand alone power supply or grid intertie setups</li> <li>Hybrid systems (combined with photovoltaics or wind)</li> </ul> <UL> <p class="MsoNormal">With all the variables involved in microhydro, there is no €œtypical€ 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"><I>Serious 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 €œhands-on€ perspective.</p> <p class="MsoNormal"><B>Scott 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 <I>Microhydro: Clean Power From Water</I>.</p></DIV>