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turbines that convert simply do not work out in economic
the water’s energy into terms. The installation and maintenance
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technology are making green the environment, blocking fish and For these reasons, wind, solar, and
energy options more and more other aquatic species’ passage, altering geothermal generally provide more
accessible to both large and small farm water temperatures, trapping sediment, environmentally-sound, economically-
owners. Determining if renewable and changing the stream’s natural flow viable options.
energy is right for your home or farm, regime. Additionally, many projects
however, may seem daunting given
the number of variables that must be
considered when evaluating the options:
- your current and future projected
energy needs
- solar and wind resources in your
geographic region
- installation costs
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Small hydropower, where the water
from a stream or river is used to power
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