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I don't know much about water generators, but I know they need water in motion to run and generate electricity. I think you should find a place in the river where the water flows at a higher speed. This will allow you to get a smaller generator. 1L/s sounds a lot but perhaps is not enough. You better measure the water flow pressure gauge accurately before making any purchase. That will save you a lot of time, trials and failures, and if the water flow is not enough, you can always build a water channel to drive the water in a different path and speed, like in old mills.
After several studies, options and solutions I cam to the conclusion that a hybrid way is the way.
A Bluetti powerbank with multiple sources and exits that can be charged from 2 solar panels and later also from a small 220V hydro turbine, meanwhile acting as an intermediary / cache for all electrical consumption.
The compact size and multiple devices all in one is the best solution.
During the sunny days, charging from solar, during night and cloudy days,, from the river.
And is easy to install, maintain, carry (remember that I have to carry on my backpack all the material like 8km).
I think I've scrolled past YouTube videos of people making hydro power with old car alternators or electric dryer motors... might need a few of them to get the desired voltage, but they should also be nearly free for the scavenging.
I've seen those videos. The problem is that I do not have the right tools and a place where to work with them.
I prefer an already made turbine and just install it next to the river.
I would like to start testing with something like this: https://amzn.eu/d/0a7rK4NW
More like testing and learning by doing it. Is a good cheap option and is small. Keep in mind that my homestead place is not easy reachable by car, only by hiking 8km from nearest village, through a forest, regular trail only walking.
I was carrying all the materials in my backpack and is a hell of a job. Carrying a 20-30kg turbine on my back for 3h is not an option.
Sorry guys but this time I do not have any software or business idea, I have only a personal challenge. Is more like a DIY or construction project.
Now that my mountain cabin is ready, I want to add to it a "power source" from the nearby small river.
I want to install a small hydropower turbine, not too much, just like 1-2 kW.
I think the water source debit is like 1L/s . I've tested with a 8cm tube and I get like 20L in 19-25sec. Pretty good right?
My challenge is how to install it, what model should buy, what other ele tri al dispositives I need etc.
I want to get 220V with 1kW power from that river.
I do not eant solar / wind other bullshit batteries. I have a river, the most powerful and reliable source of energy. Will be a shame not to use it.
I have some electrical knowledge bacground but I never installed such thing. A real challenge for me, not only because of the devices but also how to install it on the river or next to it.
I may need ideas from somebody with real experience in this matter.