Water Wheels

Considering that the several properties being considered for the vineyard have natural springs I have to carefully look at an old favorite energy generation system: hydropower.

I've always liked this idea and researched it about 30 years ago. There certainly have been advancements in efficiency but the premise is the same: moving water turning a wheel.

One of the most intriguing aspects of the type of electrical generation is that it lends itself more to the music. Ah, the sound of water.

My daughter once suggested designing a roof that would sing when it rained.

There are so many possibilities here that it will be worth trying a number of different ones.