Microhydro: Clean Power from Water (Paperback)

by Scott Davis (Author), Corrie Laschuk (Illustrator)

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Product Description

Hydroelectricity is the world's largest -- and cleanest -- source of renewable -energy. But despite lively interest in renewables generally, there is an information vacuum about the smallest version of the technology dubbed "the simplest, most reliable and least expensive way to generate power off grid."

Highly illustrated and practical, Microhydro is the first complete book on the topic in a decade. Covering both AC and DC systems, it covers principles, design and site considerations, equipment options, and legal, environmental, and economic factors.

Scott Davis has decades of experience operating, installing, designing, selling, and teaching about microhydro technology. An award-winner in the field, he currently works as a system designer and retailer with an alternative energy company for whom he has authored an on-line microhydro course.

About the Author
Scott Davis has decades of experience operating, installing, designing, selling, and teaching about microhydro technology. An award-winner in the field, he currently works as a system designer and retailer with an alternative energy company for whom he has authored an on-line microhydro course.

Product Details

• Paperback: 176 pages
• Publisher: New Society Publishers (July 1, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0865714843
• ISBN-13: 978-0865714847
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 7.4 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.3 out of 5 stars See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #26,675 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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19 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars microhydro - Clean Power from Water, January 26, 2008

By	Sam C. (Hillsboro, WV USA) - See all my reviews

Not the best book I've read about Microhydro. I read one published in the 70's and it did a much better job explaining how electricity works and the problems associated with making power from water. Through out microhydro he make references to other parts of the book, it was kind of like teasers when you are watching bad tv, "in just a moment we'll find out what's in Al Capone's secret vault". It was like he didn't have enough to say so he kept stretching it out and repeating things he already said. He also kept talking about the case studies at the end of the book. They were not too informative. All and all I just wanted to let people know I was disappointed. This was supposed to be The Book on microhydro and it just didn't measure up . I more recently read a catch all book for wind, water and solar energy and it did a great job. I would recommend "[[ASIN: Power with Nature Second Edition: Alternative Energy Solutions for Homeowners Updated]]"

15 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing book, March 7, 2006

By	Charlie H. (Boone, NC USA) - See all my reviews

Scott Davis does a wonderful job at explaining every aspect of microhydro. I highly recommend this for teaching or personal use if you are interested in building your own system.

7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Micro-Hydro, June 26, 2007

By	Alexander C. Giger - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Very good practical overview of micro-hydro and alternative energy in general for residential users. Basic primer that anyone who is considering installing such a system should read.