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Small Hydro Capital Costs - Small Hydro Capex, Capital Expenses

Setting up a small hydro electricity generation plant will cost approximately $1.3-1.5 million per MW in capital expenses.

Approximate Cost and Cost break-up

The capital cost is broadly divided under four heads
* Land
* Machinery
* Construction
* Labor

Capital cost break-up

Element of Investment Contribution to Cost %
Hydrotechnical constructions 60
Turbines 25
Buildings 5
Electrical equipments 10
Cost of Exploitation 0.5



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