International Water Power and Dam Construction
Energy recovery from public water systems by IPW & DC – July, 2010 Public water systems are often an ideal application for small hydro systems. The existing water supply provides a finished intake and penstock, and in many cases a pressure reducing valve can be bypassed with a hydro turbine that generates a positive return on investment for […]
West Hawaii Today
County taps its resource to recover energy costs by Carolyn Lucas – Saturday, May 10, 2008 Hawaii County Department of Water Supply is using its resource to lower expenses, reclaiming kinetic energy through a hydroelectric generator, tapping the potential of its water that flows from Mauka Wells to low-elevation users. The hydroelectric generator harvests this […]
West Hawaii Today
Two DWS proects aim to save by Lisa Huynh – Friday, May 11, 2007 Two hydroelectric projects anticipated to begin by the end of this year should help the county’s Department of Water Supply tackle its second priority of saving energy through efficient systems. The department’s first priority is providing safe drinking water. The 50-kilowatt […]