Micro-Hydro Power: A Beginners Guide to Design and Installation

Farm hydropower projects have existed for many years, from waterwheels used for grinding grain and forging to modern hydroelectric turbines designed to run compressors and motors. Micro-hydro systems—those that produce less than 100 kilowatts of electricity—can off er a sustainable and continuous
source of renewable energy on farms. This publication is designed to introduce the reader to all stages of a micro-hydro project—from first considering the idea all the way through to producing power.

NOTE: This is not a full-length book. Rather, it is a technical paper produced by the National Center for Appropriate Technology’s (NCAT) ATTRA project, which provides high-value information and technical assistance to farmers, ranchers, Extension agents, educators, and others involved in sustainable agriculture in the United States. For more information, visit www.attra.ncat.org.