Hydro Power
Simple Hydro Power model: (Head(ft) x Flow in Cubic Feet per Second) / 11.8 = KW output. or (Head(ft) x Flow in Cubic Feet per Second) / 8.8 = HP output. Then take KW output x Hrs producing x Generating Rate ($/KWH) = $
The planned DoradoVista Ranch system is based on a renewable energy resource – Run Of the River Hydro power. The water is not stored except for head regulation and intake requirements, any excess water passes the intake and continues downstream. There is also an instream flow requirement that sets a minimum flow for continued health of the stream critters between the intake and power house.