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Hydro Green Energy provides renewable energy solutions across a range of technologies from our patent portfolio. Hydro Green Energy's Run of River technology is a scalable renewalbe hydro power generation design that provides solutions for commercial hydro power generation applications up to 500 megawatts.
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Fossil Fuel
Onshore Wind
Offshore Wind
Solar
Energy Density
High.
Approx. 1000 x denser than wind
Very High
Low
Moderate
Low
Predictability (in terms of known power production)
High
High (coal),
Dispatchable (natural gas)
Low except in some sites
Moderate
Unpredictable except in some sites
Capacity Factor
95% - 100%
50% - 90%
25% - 35%
25% - 35%
10% - 20%
Emissions
None
Carbon, NOx, SO2, Mercury
None
None
None
Visual Impact
Minimal
Very High
Moderate
Low
From Unobtrusive to High
Potential Sites
Unlimited
Extensive but permitting process can be lengthy and social component to development is becoming increasingly difficult
Limited
Limited in US, Moderate in Europe
Limited for High Energy Density, Extensive for low to Moderate Density
Cost* Per Kilowatt Hour – Remote Power
4 - 7¢
30-55¢ for diesel generators
9 - 10¢
16¢
25 - 50¢
Cost* Per Kilowatt Hour – Utility Power
4 - 7¢
4¢
4 -8¢
6 - 9¢
10 - 25¢

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