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Hi,

I would add to this that PoD needs a power source. Which it sounds like Ahana does not have - hence the interest in micro-hydro.

So, while the sun shines, you are probably best to maybe consider adding panels to the solar system you have if you need more power. Simply pumping water to 12m elevation so that you can then use the water pressure to generate power makes little sense.

I would also add that PoD systems do fail and are more complex to repair than a leaky tank / pipe. The principle should be 'avoid pumping, but if you have to do it, do it once, do it early and do it as high as possible'.