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Microhydro -> Minimum LPS and Head to power an average size Irish house

  • 24-01-2018 1:35pm
    #1
    WildWestWorld
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10 ✭


    Does anyone have any data on what is the minimum LPS and Head needed to power an average size Irish home via hydro?


    I do not have a river (!) but I am trying to figure out how feasible/worthwhile it is to harness bog run off water from a large mountain to source water for the purpose of powering a hydro kit to power the home via something like a http://www.powerspout.com/.


    I have about 8 metres of head and enough room to store water during dry periods.  The water run off is very noticeable during rainy periods and I have a lot of catchment area to tap into.


    It would be good to know of any small scale solutions out there that people think are (partially) worthwhile.

    Thanks


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  • #2
    quentingargan
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,627 ✭✭✭quentingargan


    Some useful info on assessing a site in the Stream Engine manual here.


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