Micro hydropower
Clean. Renewable. Low cost.
Non invasive. No dam. No reservoir.
Disruptive decarbonization solution
Microturbines 30kW-1MW replacing Diesel Generators
Micro hydropower
Decarbonization impact
150kW
energy generated
The generated energy depends on water flow and water head.
300k$
saved per year
Replacing a diesel generator costing an average of $0.33 / kWh.
750t of CO2
saved per year
Replacing a diesel generator releasing 1 ton of CO 2 per MWh
Select estimated energy
Estimated energy: 150kW
Project milestones
Bearstream accompanies you at all stages of the project. The milestones below are typical for a 50-100 kW turbine project.
Scalable turbines
Specifications
| Model | Flow (m³/sec) | Head (m) | Power (kW) |
|---|---|---|---|
| LTI66-FF | 1.6 - 2.1 | 2.8 - 5.0 | 28.4 - 76.3 |
| LTI100-VF | 3.6 - 4.2 | 3.0 - 4.1 | 88.0 - 144.0 |
Comparison VS Diesel
100kW Turbine | 100kW Diesel | |
|---|---|---|
Total cost over 30 years | 1 x $1M | 3 x $50k |
Equipment useful life | 30 years | 10 years |
Fuel Cost / Year | $0 | $200k |
Annual maintenance cost | $2k | $5k |
Total cost of ownership (TCO) over 30 years | $1,06M without subsidy † | $6,15M |
† This energy transition project is eligible to 50-75% subsidy by MERN's EcoLeader and EcoPerformance programs.
Decarbonization projects
Cost of subsidy Per Ton of GHG Saved
Micro Turbine (100kW) | Electric Car | Electric School Bus | Electric Urban Bus | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Acquisition Cost ($) | $1M | $60K | $300K | $1.5M |
Yearly GHG savings (tons) | 500T | 4T | 40T | 60T |
Useful life (years) | 30 years | 10 years | 10 years | 15 years |
GHG saved (tons) | 15,000T | 40T | 400T | 900T |
Current subsidy applicable ($) | $500k | $12k | $150k | $1,5M |
Cost of subsidy ($) / Ton of GHG | $33k | $300k | $375k | $1,667k |
