I designed and installed this small weir to intake sufficient flow to operate the turbine during the dry season and to overflow excess flow during the rainy season.
The turbine system charged batteries that were used by villagers to power lights, cell phones and radios. I did not design the electrical system but did help to source parts and construct the system.
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Hydroelectric Projects in Rwanda

I served as the project leader for Dartmouth Humanitarian Engineering’s hydropower project. I managed a team that designed and installed pico-hydorelectic systems in rural Rwandan villages, and twice worked on-site in Rwanda. I oversaw all aspects of the operation including budgeting, communicating with partners, hydroelectric system design, system installation and assessment of socioeconomic impact.

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Joey Anthony
New Product Development Engineer at Daikin Applied Plymouth, MN