Greenbug Energy Inc. services

GreenBug Energy designs our own Archimedes Screw generator systems. Systems are different for every site because they have to be designed not only for the head and flow regimes of the site but also within the limitations of the local electricity grid if grid connected. Therefore our designs stem from our R & D work but any specific site design first starts with understanding the head and flow regimes at the site and understanding the grid environment at the site. Because the most optimal system has to be determined for every site and involves the interrelationship between hundreds of variables, all of our design information is codified within our proprietary Waterwatts™ model for use in the detailed project plan phase of our site assessment process.

There are many approvals required to install a waterpower system and those approvals are generally the same as those required for larger hydro projects which can make small hydro projects unfeasible. If the approval process is approached in the same manner as the larger projects, small projects generally just can’t absorb consulting fees for the various approvals. We therefore have developed our own internal processes to navigate the various approval processes in an efficient manner to ensure the viability of micro hydro projects. We take all approvals very seriously but at the same time we are advocating for simpler approval processes for small hydro projects while still ensuring environmental protection.

Not only does GreenBug Energy manufacture micro hydro screw generator systems but our processes are streamlined to handle mass customization because every site is different, both of which keep costs down and project viability up.