Scott,...so I'm a Newbie here.Just joined up.I have been interested in this subject for years and I just cant shake the bug and I need to delve into this and I have a few interesting projects I wish to do within my property here in Western Maryland.I have a number of springs on the property,with 1 located on top of a small hill that constantly has a decent flow regardless of how dry the season may become.The drop down the hill to a area I have been clearing out in very thick tangled neglected woods(making into a small campground area and nature site) is substantial. I can capture the water at the top of the hill where I have created a crude pond.I have a 1000 gallon concrete tank inside a shed that captures the water coming out of the bank and discharges into front of the Pond.From there,I have also made a crude natural waterway that the water follows down the hill to the "Campsite",where I have created a few smaller ponds as simple water accents.
So,..here is my thoughts. Since I have no electric in either spots,since it is appox 300 -400 feet from nearest electric...I think it is a good chance I could employ micro-hydro to give me electric power for a pond pump and such at the top of the hill(maybe even solar panels on top of shed roof) and electric at the bottom/campsite for minor lights,pond pumps of some sort or accent lights at the very least.
I would like to see if you could possibly assist me in "learning the ropes" so to speak and teach me how to move forward?
I know I need to figure out the drop from top of hill to campsite first and the amount of water coming out of the hill.
Correct?
What sort of micro hydro turbines are available? What goes along with that to store the energy created?
Ken
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