Electronic Load Controller For Microhydro System ( ELC )

This article intended to help people, by presenting a simple, low cost ELC that can be built from easily available components.

Use of ELC in microhydro system can help manage the load change with fast response. it's very similiar to the old mechanical speed governor that acts on a mechanical brake, only that an ELC uses electrical braking : dump loads into which excess electric power can be put. Click here