When one Compares Costs of hydroelectric power to other off-the-
grid electric sources such as solar power or gasoline
generators, hydroelectric power is quite inexpensive! A Troubled
Times member has worked up the requirements for a Model System,
and calculated the costs for a Micro-Hydro Installation. If one
lives near a small mountain stream, a High Head system can take
advantage of the altitude drop. The altitude drop can also Pump
Water through simple mechanical means. The ram pump can pump
Standing Water uphill with no power required. Even a small
stream can generate power with an Aquagen. Components for
hydroelectric systems can be Purchased, and one can even build
their own Ram Pump with a Back-to-Basics approach. Cordless
Drills can be used as DC Generators when Modified to convert
Water Wheel turning power to electricity with RPM and
Batterydetails and Power Output availble. This information is
also Available as PDF file for Adobe Readers. Even the tide can
be captured to create hydroelectric energy,