Micro Hydropower: A New Era of Clean Energy

In this episode of Executive Suite, Thomas Braun interviews Andrew Murray from Aslan Renewables, a company focused on generating clean energy through micro hydropower. They discuss the revival of abandoned dam sites across Canada, the impact of their projects on local communities, the business model and return on investment for micro hydropower, and the exciting current projects and future expansion plans of Aslan Renewables.

Takeaways

• Aslan Renewables specializes in micro hydropower in Canada.
• The company focuses on reviving abandoned dam sites.
• There are over 182 potential small hydro sites in PEI alone.
• Aslan uses satellite data to identify potential hydro sites.
• The company partners with local utilities to supply clean energy.
• Micro hydropower can provide energy independence for rural communities.
• Aslan's business model emphasizes cost reduction and replicability.
• The average lifespan of their systems is about 18 years.
• The company is expanding into multiple provinces across Canada.
• Aslan aims to leverage various capital sources for financing projects.

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