05-12-2012, 06:41 PM
Mini Hydro
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What is hydroelectric
Hydroelectricity is the term referring to electricity generated by hydropower; the production of electrical power through the use of the gravitational force of falling or flowing water.
What is mini hydro
Small-scale hydropower for providing electricity to serve a small community or industrial plant.
Also most cost-effective and reliable energy technologies to be considered for providing clean electricity generation
History
Introduced in the mid-1770s by a French engineer
In the late 1800s, the electric generator was developed
By 1920 as 40% of the power produced in the United States was hydroelectric
Now days, used all over the world
Recommendation
Mini Hydro consist of power generation that is less than 1000kW.
It is suitable to generate power for small community such as, University, industrial company, or even a small area of household community.
Mini Hydro also can be install in anywhere as long as the power generate is able to support the load.