What is Run of River?

Unlike traditional hydroelectric facilities, run of river projects do not require damming of water. Water is diverted from a river and sent into a pipe called a penstock. The penstock feeds the water downhill to a generating station. The natural force of gravity creates energy required to spin the turbines that generate electricity. Water leaves the generating station and returns to the river without altering existing flow or water levels. BC is arguably the most attractive region in Canada for development of ROR projects due to mountainous terrain and rainy climate