HydroXS
Decarbonizing water networks by converting excess pipeline pressure into clean electricity.
In-Conduit Hydropower
Dzinde ReDzinza deploys in-conduit hydropower systems within existing water networks to recover excess hydraulic energy and convert it into clean, renewable electricity.
The solution integrates directly into transmission and distribution pipelines, replacing or operating in parallel with conventional Pressure Reducing Valves (PRVs) or break pressure tanks, thereby maintaining system pressure control while generating power.
Technical Performance
- Operates within gravity-fed pressurized pipelines
- Requires surplus pressure ≥ 8 psi (>5m head) for viable energy recovery
- Typical configurations: Conventional turbines (Pelton, Francis, Kaplan) or Pump-as-Turbine (PAT)
Key Benefits
Clean Energy
Renewable electricity generation
Pressure Control
Replaces or works with PRVs
Decarbonization
Reduce carbon footprint
Revenue Generation
Turn costs into income
Typical Output Ranges
Capacity
~30 kW - 1 MW+
Annual Generation
~150,000 kWh to >4 GWh
Site dependent
Example Benchmark
~30 kW
→ ~150,000 kWh/year
Turbine Configurations
Pelton
Francis
Kaplan
Pump-as-Turbine (PAT)