Assessment of the Potential of Off-Grid microHydro in an Irrigation Canalin Lower Magsaysay, Kuya, Maramag, Bukidnon to Power Streetlights

Dana Marie Y.  Eduave; Arman T. Gascon

doi:10.52751/ktor1082

Authors

Dana Marie Y. Eduave Department of Electrical Engineering, College of Engineering, Central Mindanao University Author
Arman T. Gascon Department of Mechanical Engineering, College of Engineering, Central Mindanao University Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.52751/ktor1082

Keywords:

micro hydro power plant, renewable energy, irrigation canal

Abstract

This study is about the assessment of a potential microhydro system in an irrigation canal in Lower Magsaysay, Kuya, Maramag, Bukidnon to power streetlights. The assessment showed that the microhydro have enough potential just to power streetlights. The microhydro system designed utilizes cross flow turbine of 6 kW power output and generator with power rating of 6 kW. The microhydro, based on design specifications, can generate maximum power output of 6 kW, which is enough to power streetlights that can cover longer distance based on the guidelines set by the Department of Energy on road lighting. The microhydro turbine and generator have an estimated cost of Php 81,129.00 and the street light system at Php 308,844.00. Realization of these systems can greatly help the residents in the area in terms of accessibility, safety and security.