Who is Robert Fairchild?

A man dedicated to appropriate technologies

Bob dedicates himself to projects which employ "appropriate technologies." These are projects which emphasize low cost, simplicity, use of locally available and renewable resources, as well as the ease of construction and maintenance.

 

Interested in the Mother Ann Lee Hydroelectric Plant?

The Mother Ann Lee Hydroelectric Station is a 2,040 Kilowatt run-of-river hydropower plant located at Lock and Dam 7 on the Kentucky River near Harrodsburg, KY.  Bob is one of the Lock 7 Hydro Partners, LLC who purchased and renovated the plant, which is now fully operational.