Hydro Energy is one of the best sources of natural, clean power. For centuries streams, rivers and oceans have been used to generate power. In much the same manner as wind turbines capture the power of the air, the hydroturbine makes use of the constant water movement. In some cases, the natural movement of water is enough to generate a good supply of electricity. In other cases, funneling the water to increase speed may help to increase the potential output.
Setting up a home hydro power system is very simple if there is running water near the home. There are five pieces of equipment needed to begin harvesting this natural source of energy.
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Can I really use hydro energy to power my home?
There are really very few people who would be able to take advantage of hydropower in their homes. A small stream simply isn’t going to be big enough to power even a micro hydro energy system but if you happen to be one of the very lucky few who have a reasonable size stream or waterway of any sort running through your land then hydro power is an excellent form of power and you should consider looking into it. It has one big advantage over any other sort of renewable energy you may be considering for your home. It will create power 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The wind may stop blowing and the sun might stop shining but the water will always keep flowing. You can get hold of micro hydro turbines that will work with as little as 2 feet of water drop but still may provide you with enough power for the whole year.
Cover all your bases with wind and solar.
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Harnessing the power of water has been used for centuries for many useful purposes. Initially it was used for irrigation and operating various machines, such as windmills and dock cranes. But these days it has a more important use: as a renewable source of electricity.
So what is hydro power?
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