In The News
International Water Power and Dam Construction, July 2010 (PDF)
Energy recovery from public water systemsPublic water systems are often an ideal application for small hydro systems. The existing water supply provides a !nished intake and penstock, and in many cases a pressure reducing valve can be bypassed with a hydro turbine that generates a positive return on investment for the community.
Bennington Banner, January 2010 (PDF)
Town Water Plant Hydro OperatingSOAR Technologies Inc. helps install a new turbine in the town's water filtration plant.
West Hawaii Today 3/25/09 (PDF)
Water supply uses its resources to pay the billsThe Hawaii Department of Water Supply (DWS) finished installing a SOAR Technologies Inc. Designed in-line hydroelectric generator. The $190,000 project should have a full return on investment in 5-10 years, after which point it will help the Department of Water Supply pay the bills.
Popular Mechanics October 2008 (PDF)
U.S. Looks to Rediscover Hydropower as Untapped Energy SourceReferenced on Bottom of page 2 for innovative new products
West Hawaii Today Front Page 5/10/08 (PDF)
County taps its resource to recover energy costsA SOAR Technologies Inc. project in Hawaii provides an effective means for Hawaiian Department of Water Supply (DWS) to recover operating costs.
West Hawaii Today 5/11/07 (PDF)
Two DWS projects aim to saveSOAR Projects being contracted by the Hawaiian Department of Water Supply aim to offset operating costs.