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Microhydropower System Components Reading List

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• Hamm, H.W. Low-Cost Development of Small Water Power Sites. Available from Volunteers in Technical Assistance.

• Boissevain, M.G. One KW River Generator (A Technical Bulletin). Available from Volunteers in Technical Assistance.

• Ritter, K. (1996). The Residential Hydro Power Book: The Complete How-to-Manual for DC Residential Hydroelectric Systems. Grass Valley, CA: Sierra Solar Systems.

• Johnson, K.; Hoover, P.. (December 2000/January 2001). "A Batteryless, Utility Intertied Microhydro System." Home Power Magazine (No. 80); pp. 34-39.

• Talbot, P. (April/May 2000). "From Water to Wire: Building a Microhydro System" Home Power Magazine (No. 76); pp. 8-22.