Hydroelectric Generators

Hydroelectric Turbine Generators Aquair submersible, Harris Pelton, Turgo low head

Hydroelectric Accessories props, pelton wheels, nozzles, gauges

Hydroelectric Power Information general intro, How much can you generate?, pipelines, nozzle selection, measuring head & flow

A hydroelectric system requires more than just the turbine and generator.

For a complete system with a dc source you will also need a diversion load controller, diversion load, dc-to-ac inverter, switchgear, battery bank, wire and cable, water intake screen, piping and valves, weather protected powerhouse, etc. We can quote most of these items. Total system cost is several times the cost of the turbine alone.

If you are comparing to a PV solar system keep in mind that the Wattage of a hydroelectric turbine generates more than five times the electricity as a similar Wattage solar system because hydro runs 24 hours per day.

In the USA access to water and the use, control and diversion of water flows is subject to federal and state regulation. This is true regardless of whether or not the stream is on private property. Be sure to read Regulation of Hydro Projects on our Hydroelectric Information page before ordering.

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Hydroelectric Turbine Generators
When comparing the cost per watt for these systems to solar or wind, keep in mind that you may get far more total energy out since they can operate 24 hours per day as long as water is available.  Maximum electrical output may not be achieved unless proper pressure and flow are available.  For more on this see information page.
Micro hydroelectric generators are not UL Listed.  If your installation will be inspected make sure this is acceptable before ordering.

	Brand	Water Supply	Max. Electrical Output	¢/kWH see footnote	Price $ US
DCPAT-20	NoOutage	81ft 35psi  7gpm 74ft 32psi 11gpm 46ft 20psi 10gpm	40W 1.6A @ 24Vdc 28W 1.9A @ 12Vdc 17W 1.2A @ 12Vdc	> 8 ¢	discontinued
APM-1200PM	APM (P.M. alternator)	20-100 ft (10-40 psi) 5-70 gpm per nozzle	12, 24, 48, 120VDC 1200W max	> 1.9¢	starting at $1,725
LV400/750	HI Power (P.M. alternator)	20-100 ft (10-40 psi) 5-70 gpm per nozzle	12, 24, 48, 120VDC 800W max	> 2.1¢	discontinued
LV800/1500	HI Power (P.M. alternator)	100-400 ft (40-170 psi), 5-100 gpm	12, 24, 48, 120VDC 1500W max	> 1.1¢	discontinued
HV1200 HV2000 HV4000	HI Power (induction gen)	100-200 ft (40-90 psi), 5-250 gpm	12, 24, 48VDC 1200, 2000, 4000W max	> 1.7¢	starting at $3,640
HV2INTERTIE HV4INTERTIE HV5INTERTIE	HI Power (induction gen)	100-200 ft (40-90 psi), 5-250 gpm	240VAC 2000, 4000, 5000W max	> 2.2¢	starting at $5,899

NOTE: ¢/kWH based on purchase cost of hydroelectric turbine spread over 10 years of kWH generated at full rated power output.  Figures do not include costs of piping, balance of system components, installation or maintenance.  Credits for state and federal incentives not considered.  Performance and ¢/kWH will vary considerably depending on actual head, flow, power operating point and any out of service time.
Formula: ¢/hWH = 1.14 x $price ÷ Watts

 

Hydroelectric Accessories
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	Description	Use With	Price $ US
HARRIS-RUNR	Runner - Harris bronze or stainless steel Pelton wheel, 4 inch	HARRIS, LV750, LV1500	$383
HARRIS-NOZ	Nozzle - Harris turbine, also fits HI Power LV series		$14
APM-UPGRADE	Upgrade - upgrades old Harris Ford or Delco alternator to higher efficiency permanent magnet alternator	HARRIS	$1,615
APM-ADL	Diversion Load - air heating dummy load for use with load controllers and micro hydroelectric and wind generators, 12V, 24V and 48V DC systems	12Vdc, 24Vdc and 48Vdc systems	starts at approx $250
APRS8420 APRS8421 HL-100 HL-75	Diversion Load - air heating dummy load for use with load controllers and micro hydroelectric and wind generators, 14V to 120V AC or DC max		$270
DLOAD-WTR	Diversion Load - water heating dummy load for use with load controllers and micro hydroelectric and wind generators, 14V, 28V or 56V AC or DC max		$131
PRESSGAUGE	Pressure Gauge - 30, 60, 100, 160, 200 or 300 psi	any hydro system	$20
MNEMS4024PAECL150 MNEMS4024PAECL200 MNEMS4448PAECL150 MNEMS4448PAECL200	Pre-wired ePanel - includes Magnum inverter/charger, Midnite Classic Controller, accessories, factory wired and tested	any microhydro system, optional solar input	starts at $4,946

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