
Micro hydropower
Clean. Renewable. Low cost.
Non invasive. No dam. No reservoir.
Disruptive decarbonization solution
Micro Turbines (50-600kW) 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 CO2 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 |
* Our turbines are scalable and adaptable
Comparison VS Diesel
50kW Turbine | 50kW Diesel | |
---|---|---|
Total cost over 25 years | 1 x $600k | 3 x $20k |
Equipment useful life | 25 years | 8 years |
Fuel Cost / Year | $0 | $100k |
Annual maintenance cost | $2k | $4k |
Total cost of ownership (TCO) over 25 years | $0,65M without subsidy † | $2,66M |
† This energy transition project is eligible to 50-75% subsidy by MERN's EcoLeader and EcoPerformance programs.

Decarbonization projects - Cost per ton of GHG
Micro Turbine (50kW) | Electric Car | Electric School Bus | Electric Urban Bus | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Acquisition Cost ($) | $600K | $60K | $300K | $1.3M |
Yearly GHG savings (tons) | 250T | 3T | 40T | 80T |
Useful life (years) | 25 years | 10 years | 10 years | 10 years |
GHG saved (tons) | 6,250T | 30T | 400T | 800T |
Cost per ton of GHGs ($) | $96 | $2,000 | $750 | $1,625 |
