Micro-Hydro Electric Power
If you have a small stream located on your property, this type of renewable electric generation may be right for you. Micro-hydro electrical systems use turbines to convert the rotational energy of water into electricity using a generator. For more information on how hydropower works, we recommend Intro to Hydropower published by homepower Magazine.

K.C. Larson offers installation of micro-hydro electrical systems from AEE Solar. We can help you evaluate the water flow and pressure of your stream and design the most efficient and economical solution for your micro-hydropower system.
Hydroelectric Generator


Intake Diversion - the highest point of your micro-hydro system

Penstock - the pipeline that moves the water to your turbine

Powerhouse - the building or box that contains your turbine

Tailrace - the channel that carries the water back to the stream
Illustration courtesy of homepower Magazine.
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