Energy situation, potential and application status of small-scale hydropower systems in Malawi

Chiyembekezo S. Kaunda

Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, 2013, vol. 26, issue C, 1-19

Abstract: Sustainable energy is required for any national development. This paper has reviewed and documented energy situation and small-scale hydropower potential and application status in Malawi. The country's energy sector is dominated by traditional forms of biomass. Level of modern forms of energy supply is low. In particular, electricity supply is unreliable and small in capacity. Decentralised energy supply systems like small-scale hydropower are some of the recommended energy projects for developing countries.

Keywords: Small-scale hydropower status; Developing countries; Regional energy study; Rural electrification; Malawi (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2013
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DOI: 10.1016/j.rser.2013.05.034

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