By Joel Froese – The only requirement to generate electricity is access to a stream with a two-foot drop in water level and two gallons of flow per minute. A hydroelectric system isn’t overly complicated, isn’t difficult to operate and maintain, has longevity, and is often more cost-effective than any other form of renewable power.
The hydroelectric system is powered by water draining from the lake that flows through a turbine, which drives three generators via a belt and pulley system. The generators are three Baldor Electric model L1177T 15hp single-phase induction motors. Driving an induction motor at higher than normal speed generates electricity. more> http://twurl.nl/y7gyb8
- New Canadian Hydropower to Pump Electricity to U.S. (scientificamerican.com)