“Portable Nano-Hydro Power Generator for the DC Home-Application”

I. OBJECTIVE

1. Develop a Portable Solution: The design and develop a compact and portable nano-
hydro power generator that can be easily transported and installed in various locations,
particularly for DC home applications. The focus would be on creating a system that is
lightweight, easy to assemble, and user-friendly.

2. Optimize Efficiency: To maximize the efficiency of the nano-hydro power generator,

ensuring that it converts the available water energy into electricity with minimal losses.
This would involve optimizing the design, materials, and components to achieve higher
conversion efficiency and improve overall performance.

3. Enhance Affordability and Accessibility: Develop a cost-effective nano-hydro power

generator that is affordable and accessible to a wide range of users, including
households in rural or underserved areas. This would involve considering the
manufacturing costs, maintenance requirements, and the overall economic viability of
the solution.

II. Gap

Lack of Portable Hydro Power Solution is the limited availability of portable hydro power
solutions specifically designed for DC home applications. While there are various renewable
energy options available, such as solar panels and wind turbines, portable nano-hydro power
generators tailored for DC home use may be scarce. Developing a compact and portable solution
could fill this gap.

Limited Options for Off-Grid DC Power, the lack of efficient and reliable off-grid power solutions
specifically designed for DC home applications. Many existing off-grid solutions rely on AC power
systems or are not optimized for home applications. Creating a portable nano-hydro power
generator that efficiently generates DC power could provide an alternative for off-grid homes
seeking a sustainable and reliable power source.

III. Review of Related Literature

Created a sustainable and adaptable hydrovoltaic power generator for wearable sensing
devices, proving portability and long-term stability in electricity generation. Le (2020)
Retrofitting residential appliances for a PV-powered DC nanogrid to improve energy efficiency
and save costs. Muthuvel (2016).
A DC-based renewable energy nanoGrid system with solar arrays, wind turbines, li-ion batteries,
and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles was presented to demonstrate a sustainable building
concept. These studies demonstrate the potential of nano-hydro power generators for portable
DC home applications, particularly in remote and off-grid areas. Cvetkovic (2010).
Al-Humairi (2022) and Anup (2010) both provide portable micro-hydro power production
systems, with Al-Humairi's system adopting a floating turbine mechanism and Anup's system
utilizing a Pelton turbine directly coupled with a motor dynamo.
Muthuvel (2016) and Hamatwi (2016) both work on the integration of these systems into larger
DC nano-grids, with Muthuvel retrofitting residential appliances for PV-powered DC nano-grids
and Hamatwi modeling a hybrid distributed generation system for a DC nano-grid. These studies
demonstrate the potential for portable nano-hydro power generators to provide sustainable
and inexpensive energy solutions in rural locations.