Small Hydroelectric Stations

Clean energy is a buzz word we hear a lot, with hydroelectricity playing a big role in the delivery of clean, sustainable energy. However, there are environmental and financial concerns with the construction of new dams needed to produce hydroelectricity, especially in remote regions with small waterways.

Turbulent (http://www.turbulent.be/old-home) is a firm in Belgium that is manufacturing small, decentralized micro-hydropower plants, with features such as: fish friendly, low maintenance, suitable for low-head waterways, and no flood risks.

Below is a video of how their micro-hydropower plants work.

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