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Every stage of the mini-hydro guide, arranged in the order you will need them.
How this guide is arranged
The guide is written as a sequence. Each stage depends on the one before it, so reading out of order usually means repeating work. The pages below show that sequence and the main decisions at each point.
Start with the resource assessment and move on only when the flow and head figures are settled.
Pages in the guide
Sequence at a glance
Step 1
Resource assessment
Measure flow over several seasons and estimate the usable head.
Step 2
Layout and outline design
Place the intake, pipeline, and powerhouse to limit losses and civil costs.
Step 3
Equipment selection
Match the turbine type to the head and flow range found in step one.
Step 4
Permits and connection
Agree abstraction and discharge consents and confirm the grid connection route.
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Return to the main page to begin at step one, or open the contact page with your site details.