Abstract

This research paper investigates the development of a cost-effective and low-
maintenance hydroelectricity model to address the escalating need for sustainable energy solutions amidst challenges posed by climate change and limitations of traditional hydroelectric methods. Traditional hydroelectricity, while commended for its clean energy attributes, encounters hurdles including high costs and environmental ramifications linked to dams and reservoirs. Leveraging insights from literature on the limitations of conventional hydroelectricity methods and the promise of micro-hydroelectric systems, this research advocates for a pioneering approach employing a modified Heron's Fountain. The impact of water temperature on energy production and Heron's fountain runtime in a hydroelectricity model were investigated in the data analysis portion. Results from ANOVA tests indicated significant correlations between water temperature and both voltage output and fountain runtime. Higher water temperatures were found to lead to increased voltage output and shorter fountain runtimes, highlighting the critical role of temperature control in optimizing the performance of hydroelectric systems.