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

WildWestWorld · 2018-01-24 13:35:45

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…

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WildWestWorld

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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 25-01-2018 08:37AM

quentingargan

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