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Re: Hydro Electric Power As a Viable Alternative?

Re: Hydro Electric Power As a Viable Alternative?

Submitted by ctyankee on Fri, 12/14/2007 - 13:03.

The first two questions are how big are the vertical drops, and how much water falls over them?  That'll tell you how much evergy is available. 

The third question is how much energy do you consume?  With those answered you can compute whether or not the project makes economic sense to undertake. 

If the idea appeals to you as a hobby or just plain fun then the ROI could be measured in centuries, and I'd still say have a good time.  Kinda like asking what's the ROI on a ski trip, or a concert??? Well it's negative of course, but we still do those things for the fun it.

To determine is there's a solution available, you have to see a ROI that's measurable in years or months, then someone might be doing it for real.

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Hydro Electric Power As a Viable Alternative? By: Johnny (10 replies) Thu, 04/12/2007 - 10:07