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Small Hydro - Opportunities, Trends and Challenges
Micro hydro is a term used for hydroelectric power installations that typically produce up to 100 kW of power.Market Need
Need for equipment that enables households and small businesses to use hydro energy.
Trends
• The worldwide market potential is fairly small in terms of overall megawatts (MWs) but for those locations without power today, a new micro-hydro system can make a tremendous difference in people's lives.
• In countries such as Nepal that have significant hydro energy potential (about 83,000 MW), the governments are providing subsidies for micro hydropower projects.
• Micro hydro power is gaining ground in community development in many other developing countries.
posted by Ecacofonix at
5:58 AM
Wednesday, August 26, 2009
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