Microhydro Systems

[Mortblanc]

I have built two small systems many years ago.

Solar is simpler, cheaper and more efficient mostly due to the transmission problem. You lose too much amperage pushing the power through long cables.

Good solar units are so accessible now that they must be considered first. The technology is so common in the caravan and boating industry there is no need to spend money and waste time on small hydro.

There are people all over GB living on the canals in narrow-boats powered by roof-top solar panels and two or three lithium leisure batteries. There are also people sailing the world in small boats with all accessories powered by solar.

Get off the "survival" forums where people are hiding in the shadows and praying for the "dark ages" to return and spend some time on the caravan websites and boating forums. Some of those people have retired to full time caravan and boat life completely off grid for long periods.

They have been doing for years what you are presently trying to reinvent.