Pico hydro – Reducing technical risks for rural electrification

A.A. Williams and R. Simpson

Renewable Energy, 2009, vol. 34, issue 8, 1986-1991

Abstract: Very small hydropower (pico hydro) schemes, with an output of less than 5kW, can be a cost-effective option for the electrification of remote rural communities. Despite the fact that each hydropower site is unique, there is potential for using standardised equipment and low-cost approaches to scheme design. Relatively low equipment costs are possible, particularly if locally manufactured in a developing country, which enable costs per unit of energy output to be lower than small petrol or diesel generators, wind turbines or PV systems.

Keywords: Hydropower; Turbine; Penstock; Rural electrification (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2009
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DOI: 10.1016/j.renene.2008.12.011

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