Title: Identify the steps necessary to perform a site assessment of a micro-hydro project.
Course: Renewable Energy (17105) > Section: Understanding Hydrokinetic Energy

Identification should include

- adequate head (i.e., height difference between where the water enters into the hydro system and where it leaves it)
- existing civil works
- proximity to a load
- minimal environmental disturbance
- clearly identified water rights.

Process/Skill Questions:

- How could micro-hydro become a viable option in agriculture settings?
- What infrastructure is needed for a micro-hydro project?
- What environmental factors are considered in a site assessment?