Microhydro: clean power from water
Hydroelectricity is the world's largest -- and cleanest -- source of renewable -energy. But despite lively interest in renewables generally, there is an information vacuum about the smallest version of the technology dubbed "the simplest, most reliable and least expensive way to generate power off grid." Highly illustrated and practical, Microhydro is the first complete book on the topic in a decade. Covering both AC and DC systems, it covers principles, design and site considerations, equipmen…
Read More ↓Title Statements
- Full title :Microhydro : clean power from water / Scott Davis.
Summary
Hydroelectricity is the world's largest -- and cleanest -- source of renewable -energy. But despite lively interest in renewables generally, there is an information vacuum about the smallest version of the technology dubbed "the simplest, most reliable and least expensive way to generate power off grid." Highly illustrated and practical, Microhydro is the first complete book on the topic in a decade. Covering both AC and DC systems, it covers principles, design and site considerations, equipment options, and legal, environmental, and economic factors.
Read More ↓Edition Statements
- Publication Date:©2003
Publication Statements
- Publisher(s):New Society Publishers
- Place of Publication:Gabriola Island, BC, Canada
- Language:eng
- Publication Date:©2003
The Physical Object
- Description:1 online resource (177 pages) : : illustrations.
Edition Identifiers
- ISBN:1550923986, 9781550923988
- oclc:ocn471124918
- LC Classification:TK1081
- Dewey Decimal:621.31/2134
Table of Contents
Advance Praise; Title Page; Rights Page; Dedication; Contents; Acknowledgments; Introduction; Chapter 1: What is Microhydro?; Chapter 2: Assessing Your Energy Needs; Chapter 3: Assessing Your Site; Chapter 4: The Appropriate System for You; Chapter 5: Getting Started; Chapter 6: Regulations and Incentives; Chapter 7: Case Studies; Glossary; Resources; Index; About the Author
Read More ↓Subjects
Writers
More from this Series
No reviews yet. Be the first to rate this work.
Related Works
more →
Wasserkraftprojekte
Small hydroelectric engineering practice
Microhydro: lean power from water
Files & Downloads
-
Microhydro: Clean Power from Water -- (.pdf)
PDF · 106.8 MB · updated
Rate & Review