Getting energy from a source that doesn’t require the
construction of a large structure is entirely possible. Micro hydro electric
generators are different from traditional hydroelectric dams in that they don’t
need to be placed near a reservoir and are small and require little space to
operate. They are placed near streams and can generate lots of energy without damaging
the surrounding environment.
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| One of the kinds of micro hydro electric generator |
The small nature of the generator means that less cost goes
into the implementation of such as device. Benefits can be seen in many
countries including the United States to small regions such as Nepal and
Malaysia. In fact, those countries have used hydro-powered systems and are
benefiting from the use of the smaller, inexpensive version. The renewable
nature of running streams makes this an appealing energy source.
It looks as if this is a viable and low cost solution to more damaging (and high cost) methods of power such as coal. The bonus is how it doesn't seem to have an effect on the environment or to wildlife such as migrating salmon something that can't be said for more traditional hydroelectric dams (a story often repeated, especially here in the Pacific Northwest).
It looks as if this is a viable and low cost solution to more damaging (and high cost) methods of power such as coal. The bonus is how it doesn't seem to have an effect on the environment or to wildlife such as migrating salmon something that can't be said for more traditional hydroelectric dams (a story often repeated, especially here in the Pacific Northwest).
There are actually three different kinds of micro hydro
electric generators. To read more on how each works go to http://homepower.com/basics/hydro/
Link to the original article: http://alternate-power.org/micro-hydro-electric-power-generators-alternate-energy/
-Wallace Chan
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