C-Dog
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I have been looking into different ways to reduce the dirty power I have been buying for the house. I have cut electricity usage significantly (we have dropped on average about 100 kWh per month arty-smiley-048: ) by changing out the lights and appliances with more efficient ones. I am now looking into generating my own power. Here are my options I see I have:
1. Solar: Good southern exposure with roof pitched at correct angle, but I need more $$$.
2. Wind: Not so good wind where I am (tall trees and in a river valley)
3. Hydro: There is a small stream that runs through my back yard that I could harness.
Hydro will be the least expensive and most reliable, however I probably have to get environmental permits. Does anyone have experience with a residential hydro system on the order of 500 W to 2 kW?
Thanks!
C
1. Solar: Good southern exposure with roof pitched at correct angle, but I need more $$$.
2. Wind: Not so good wind where I am (tall trees and in a river valley)
3. Hydro: There is a small stream that runs through my back yard that I could harness.
Hydro will be the least expensive and most reliable, however I probably have to get environmental permits. Does anyone have experience with a residential hydro system on the order of 500 W to 2 kW?
Thanks!
C