Short Summary
The Sagebien
Project
Richard Ely
00-24
EISG Project Title: The Sagebien Project
EISG Grant Number: 00-24
PIER Area: Renewable Energy Technologies
Principal Investigator: Richard Ely
Contact Information: (530) 753-8864 hydro@davis.com
Organization: Davis Hydro
Grant Amount: $75,000
Grant Term: 12 Months
Project Description:
The purpose of this project is to research the feasibility of developing an undershoot water wheel modified to allow for fish passage.
Proposed Outcomes:
· Functional prototype
· Demonstrate that a useful amount of power can be generated from the given design
Anticipated Benefits:
· Fish friendly hydropower plant allowing upstream and downstream fish passage
· Easy adaptability to changing conditions
· Efficient power extraction
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