Microhydro-Electric Systems are capable of achieving up to 90% mechanical efficiency and can generate around 100 kW of hydro-electricity

Microhydro-Energetic systems, also called microhydro-electric systems, are mainly refers to plants or large-scale systems, which are located in remote locations with the capacity for power production capacity of equal to or greater than 100 kW. Global freshwater levels are rapidly decreasing and the major cause behind this is depleting groundwater. For instance, in July 2021, Bluehouse Consulting Group launched a new pressure reducing valve which integrates the micro-hydro solutions with smart pressure control and aims to cater to the fresh water challenges faced by U.S. citizens. Moreover, the global population is growing at a very fast rate and the demand for fresh water will continuously rise in the coming years. This will place huge pressure on already over-crowded aquifers and will lead to severe shortages in the future.

In general, hydro systems tend to be more reliable than microhydro-electric systems. For example, a faulty switch can stop a whole turbine from working and it might not be safe to install it. On the other hand, microhydro-electric turbines can get damaged when the temperature rises beyond the turbine's operating temperatures range. This can lead to a reduction in the amount of electricity generated.

Microhydro-electric systems come in different forms. In the present time, there are only two main varieties which are generally used in domestic applications like dryer, water heater, and furnace. In the dryer type, there is a cartridge which is filled with detergent and water, and after the detergent gets evaporated; the hot steam is created. In the case of a water heater, the system includes the tank, condenser, pipes, and outlets.

Wind generation microhydro-electric systems also find widespread use these days. A typical windmill consists of wind generators which catch the wind and spin the blades in order to create electricity. A further complication involved is that, these systems require support from the utility grid for storage of excess electricity produced. Similarly, solar panels can also be used for the same purpose. However, the efficiency offered by such systems remains questionable and not much research has been done in this field.