A few comments...

As humans, we find ourselves in the interesting disposition of being terrestrial creatures living on a water world. Two-thirds of the surface area of our planet is covered by water.

It is interesting to reflect on the "embodied energy" of water. Most of the energy on this planet exists as hydrogen in water molecules (H₂O).

Should humanity not self-destruct  in the next 40 years or so due to our inability to recognize that our fate is inextricably linked to our beautiful and fragile natural world, then...

We have this to look forward to...

It will be hydrogen obtained from water that will provide all the combustion energy that humans will need to rejuvenate the biosphere in the late 21st century as our our technology co-evolves with our refound wisdom. By the 22nd century, it will be hydrogen that provides all the fusion energy required to alter space and time and connect us energetically with the larger Universe. But, I think it is likely that we will already have achieved this through expanding awareness. Of course, these are just the speculations of a hopeful physicist...

For those of us living in the early 21st century, hydrogen power has very little to do with hydroelectric power other than having water as a common theme, but this seemed to be a good place to put these comments so they might actually be read. Read on for what you really wanted to know...

Our Portfolio?

As a renewable energy resource, there is nothing more cost-effective than utilizing the gravitational potential of water flowing downhill to provide energy.

While Renovus has consulted on several potential microhydro projects and developed designs for both off-grid and grid-connected systems, we have yet to install a single microhydro turbine in New York. Permitting issues have as much to do with this as design considerations.

We are happy to consult with you on your vision for microhydro power, but be prepared to confront reality when it comes to obtaining permits, meeting the logistics and costs of the actual installation, and, not trivially, committing time and resources to ongoing maintenance of your system. In general, maintenance issues are much more significant for microhydro systems than for small wind or photovoltaics. Please refer to our microhydro FAQ page for much more information.

Yes, it really is possible with vision and persistence.