In many buildings and urban water infrastructure systems, hydraulic energy is dissipated through water flow, pressure regulation, and storage processes, resulting in unused energy during daily water consumption. At the same time, building operators face increasing pressure to improve energy efficiency and reduce carbon emissions. This technology captures otherwise wasted hydraulic energy and converts it into renewable electricity directly within existing water infrastructure, enabling buildings to generate clean power without requiring additional land, major infrastructure modifications, or weather-dependent renewable systems.

The technology is a patented, modular micro-hydropower system that utilises unused hydraulic energy from building water systems to generate electricity whenever water is being used. Each module integrates a compact hydropower generation unit with power conversion and monitoring components, forming a distributed energy generation system that can be easily installed within existing water tanks or integrated into building utilities. With this system, each module can generate 72kWh[PS1]  of energy per day, depending on water flow conditions.

The technology owner is seeking test-bedding and pilot deployment opportunities in Singapore with building owners, facility managers, or infrastructure operators interested in improving energy efficiency and recovering energy from water systems.