Technology
Run-of-River
Run of River technology harnesses the abundant power of nature in the steep, fast-flowing streams and rivers throughout the province to produce cost-efficient electricity. Syntaris diverts only a portion of this water, leaving ample water flow to maintain fish and wildlife habitats. The diverted water is collected in a pipe, called a penstock, and uses gravity to create enough force for the water to drive a turbine, creating electricity. The electricity is then supplied to the main grid through the transmission system. Once the water has passed through the turbine, it is returned back to the river.
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Syntaris’s run-of-river projects offer an environmentally responsible, cost-effective and efficient way of creating green energy. Before any hydroelectric project is built, an upwards of 40 permits, licenses, reviews and approvals may be required from various federal, provincial, municipal and First Nations regulatory bodies.
Syntaris Power is also exploring geothermal and biomass technologies. Both are excellent sources of clean, green, renewable energy.
