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Pakistan inventor Sarfraz Ahmad Khan has been working hard to develop new hydro technologies like this hydro power invention. His latest concept features the run of river active setup of micro hydro power generation blended with basic principals of hydraulics. This concept explores the possibility of transmitting the (collective) mechanical power gained from run-of-river hydro setup by converting it into hydraulic pressure. The sum-up of hydraulic pressure will make the main generators work. The basic concept requires hydraulic systems that can help to us to gain some reasonably good mechanical advantages. The hydro-mechanics will convert the mechanical force into hydraulic pressure. The collective hydraulic pressure shall be utilized to rotate the generator shaft.

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Labels: hydro-power, hydroelectricity

Hydro Power Invention - No Reservoirs Required

April 11th, 2007 - Alternative Energy Info

A new hydro power technology is being developed by Sarfraz Ahmad Khan of Pakistan. In theory these hydro plants would not require a reservoir and would have a minimal impact on the environment. They could be run side-by-side in rows and would be much cheaper to build, operate and maintain. Sarfraz has high hopes that his ideas could revolutionize hydro power in his country and across the globe. He is currently seeking expert confirmation of his ideas; this article provides a brief summary of his ideas along with some of the 3D images he has created. You can help him by leaving your comments at the bottom of the page, or by joining the discussion that inspired this article.

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Labels: hydro-power, hydroelectricity, inventions, research

Turning to the tide for green energy

27 Mar 2007

Shannon Moneo, The Globe and Mail

VICTORIA -- The fast-moving tides and deep waters near Victoria were the backdrop for Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper's January announcement if $1.5-billion in spending over 10 years to boost Canada's supply of green energy.

Last summer, Vancouver-based Clean Current Power Systems installed a tidal turbine generator near Race Rocks.

Salt water corrodes the metal equipment, and the tides flow like a fast-moving river, which is more taxing on the generator than a slower current.

Other challenges have surfaced. Read more from here @ The Globe & Mail

Labels: hydroelectricity, tidal

March 10, 2007

The strangulation of government beauracies and regulations have killed the development of small hydroelectric projects.

Nine Vermont (USA) towns urge more micro-hydroelectric projects.

Voters at eight town meetings called on state government to clear the way for rapid development of small hydroelectric projects, but prospects for action appear poor.

By one estimate, Vermont has more than 1,000 dams, many of them abandoned 19th century mill sites. Activists say some of those dams could be used to generate small amounts of electricity without harming the environment.

Complex, lengthy, state and federal permitting processes make those projects financially impossible, according to complaints

Read the full report here @ Burlington Free Press

Labels: hydroelectricity