🗓️16/05/2026-16/05/2026

📍United Kingdom

The 'Renewables for Households: Micro Hydro' course, hosted at the Centre for Alternative Technology in Powys, United Kingdom, is designed for individuals interested in exploring micro hydro turbines as a means of household energy generation. This one-day short course delves into the science behind micro hydro systems, offering attendees the opportunity to understand how to generate electricity effectively with these turbines. Despite the high initial investment, micro hydro has proven to be an efficient and convenient form of small-scale renewable energy generation, and participants will learn about its relevance and applications. Participants will explore essential topics such as site assessment for micro hydro installations, evaluating potential energy availability, and selecting the appropriate turbine type. The course covers crucial aspects of micro hydro systems, including run-of-river and impounded systems, mass flow rate, available head, pipe friction, and specific speed for turbine evaluation. By the end of the course, attendees will have the knowledge to conduct a site assessment and will be equipped to discuss the necessary information for determining the feasibility of a micro hydro project. The course will also address important considerations regarding grid connection and water abstraction that must be discussed with relevant authorities. The session is led by Alan Owen, a Chartered Energy Engineer and lecturer, who brings a wealth of knowledge from his extensive research in sustainable energy systems and policy-making in various global contexts. This course is part of a broader series that explores various renewable energy technologies for households.

🏷️ Hydro; Hydropower; Microhydro; Residential