Design of a Hybrid Wind and Micro-Hydro System for Sustainable Water Treatment

Hesamaddin Emamipour, Mohammad Javad Eshghi and Ashraf Ali Khan ()
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Hesamaddin Emamipour: Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Memorial University of Newfoundland, St. John’s, NL A1B 3X5, Canada
Mohammad Javad Eshghi: Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Memorial University of Newfoundland, St. John’s, NL A1B 3X5, Canada
Ashraf Ali Khan: Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Memorial University of Newfoundland, St. John’s, NL A1B 3X5, Canada

Energies, 2025, vol. 18, issue 18, 1-15

Abstract: Newfoundland and Labrador have strong wind and water resources, making hybrid renewable energy systems an important option for the region. This paper presents the design and simulation of a system that combines wind turbines and micro-hydro power to deliver clean electricity for water treatment in remote communities. Many isolated areas still rely on diesel and other conventional sources, which create environmental concerns. Using HOMER Pro 3.17.1 software, the system was modeled based on local climate and resource conditions. Results show that it can produce over 35,000 kWh per year, enough to power a standard water treatment unit serving more than 240 people. By integrating wind and hydro with battery storage, the system ensures stable operation and reduces dependence on fossil fuels. The environmental analysis confirms that it avoids over 9 tons of CO 2 emissions annually. The novelty of this work is its site-specific approach, showing how renewable energy can improve both energy security and water quality in remote Canadian communities while providing a model for sustainable rural development.

Keywords: battery storage; Canadian Drinking Water Guidelines; HOMER Pro; hybrid renewable energy system; low-head hydropower; micro-hydropower; Net Present Cost; Propeller turbine; rural electrification; sustainable water treatment; wind energy (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: Q Q0 Q4 Q40 Q41 Q42 Q43 Q47 Q48 Q49 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2025
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