Ultra-Small Scale Hydroelectric as a Supplemental Energy Source

Authors

Andrew Thompson, Brigham Young University
Dr. Daniel Maynes, Brigham Young University

Keywords

ultra-small scale hydroelectric, supplemental energy source, water

College

Ira A. Fulton College of Engineering and Technology

Department

Mechanical Engineering

Abstract

For centuries water has been used as a source of power; from the middle ages where waterwheels were used for simple mechanical tasks to the 21st century where large hydroelectric power plants supply megawatts of electricity to the power grid. In recent decades developing and remote regions in Tibet, Laos, Uganda and parts of Latin America, have begun using small scale hydroelectric generators to provide electricity to their areas. With the rising concerns of greenhouse gas emissions, developed nations have also begun to look into ‘small scale hydro.’1

Recommended Citation

Thompson, Andrew and Maynes, Dr. Daniel (2013) "Ultra-Small Scale Hydroelectric as a Supplemental Energy Source," Journal of Undergraduate Research: Vol. 2013: Iss. 1, Article 1957.
Available at: https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/jur/vol2013/iss1/1957