IEGT, possible solution for Pakistan's electricity problems

[Zee-Gen]

Technology Description - Instream Energy Generation Technology (IEGT) - also called free-flow hydropower technology or kinetic hydro energy systems - generate electricity from the kinetic energy present in flowing water. The systems may operate in rivers, manmade channels, tidal waters, or ocean currents. IEGT systems utilize the water stream's natural pathway. They do not rely upon the potential energy of artificial water-head, created, for example, by impoundments such as dams. They do not require the diversion of water through manmade channels, riverbeds, or pipes, although they might have applications in such conduits. IEGT systems do not require large civil works; however they can be placed in existing tailraces and channels.

This system is ideal for Pakistan because it possess one of the world's largest canal systems. The system generates electricity with the flow of water (in canals) like turbines in dams. If any one have valuable information about it please share.

 

[courageneverdies]

Aftab Iqbal, a journalist with Dunya news presented a very brief program on this IEGT months ago in his program Hasb-e-Haal. It is a great plan indeed. But Govt. did not pay much attention to it for there might be less margin in getting "commission."

I didn't get any link but I am sure that program will be on YouTube, can anyone publish it here on this thread????

KIT Over n Out.