Small Solutions with Big Returns

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The challenge

Many communities, especially remote ones, have insufficient power to meet their growing energy needs and are looking to advanced technologies in their search for new cost-effective generating options. Increased concern for the environment is also leading energy users, with their own steams or existing flood control dams, to consider alternative sources of generation. Utilities that serve customers distant from a central power grid are examining new options to turn running rivers into economical sources of electricity.

Innovative solutions

Small hydro electricity generating systems are today’s answer to increased energy availability and more efficient, environmentally friendly generation. Small hydro is an attractive energy supply alternative for new developments in isolated areas, and retrofit installations at water control facilities. Kinectrics uses a variety of advanced technologies and equipment to ensure an installation meets a customer’s needs. Using "run-of-river" configurations, these innovative systems often require no dams or in-water construction, thus minimizing the impact on the aquatic environment of the small hydro facility.

Unrivalled industry expertise

Kinectrics offers unrivalled expertise in providing superior project design and management for small hydro projects, ranging from feasibility studies to equipment installation, operation, training and support.

Kinectrics has been actively involved in the design, testing and installation of small hydro systems for over 15 years. Our technical staff has extensive experience in managing the often-complicated logistics involved in getting equipment, materials, and people to remote locations.

Kinectrics Small Hydro capabilities

Owner’s Engineer

• Complete independent services including mechanical, electrical and civil engineering

Site Assessment

• Hydrology assessment to ensure adequate flow and head
• Watershed analyses for site selection

Field Testing

• Geotechnical testing including evaluation of foundation soil and rock for site viability
• Aggregate evaluation and testing

Technical and Economic Feasibility studies

• Equipment selection based on site parameters and return on investment

Environmental Assessment

• Securing water rights and permits, managing environmental approval process

Project Design

• Preliminary and detailed project design services including recommendations for major equipment, control systems and interconnection to the grid or isolated loads
• Civil works including headwork, spillways, powerhouse, etc.

• Project services such as controlled-directional drilling, third party verification of "as built" conditions, and complete project management

Project Commissioning

• Site operation and maintenance; site commissioning and turnover to owner/operator

Training

• Expert services in training your staff in site operations and routine maintenance

Kinectrics offers complete Hydroelectric Technology Services

• Project management
• Condition assessment for structures, components and equipment
• Concrete assessment and dam repair
• Electrical equipment
• Environmental technologies
• Water availability & flow analysis

For more information, contact

Dave Young, 416.207.6000 x6815, dave.young@kinectrics.com

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