Micro-Hydro Power: Is It Right for My Farm?

Micro-hydro power projects can sustainably harvest energy from on-farm water resources and produce mechanical and electrical power. Low-impact, nonconsumptive, and “run-of-river,” micro-hydro systems can produce renewable power for 20 or more years. This introduction to micro-hydro power will help
guide you through the basic considerations for developing a micro-hydro project.

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.