Micro-hydropower impact on communities’ livelihood analysed with the capability approach
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DOI: 10.1016/j.esd.2018.07.003
Abstract: Abstract Isolated developing communities in mountain ranges can generate electricity with the help of micro-hydropower schemes. The arrival of electricity to communities can bring numerous socio-economic benefits as well as improved livelihood, but there is… read more here.
Keywords: livelihood improvements; community; livelihood; micro hydropower ... See more keywords
Understanding sustainable operation of micro-hydropower: a field study in Nepal
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DOI: 10.1016/j.esd.2020.04.007
Abstract: Abstract Off-grid renewable energy technologies are important in improving electricity access for rural communities. However, methods for ensuring their sustainable operation are often poorly understood. In this article, existing approaches for the assessment of off-grid… read more here.
Keywords: operation micro; understanding sustainable; hydropower field; sustainable operation ... See more keywords
Optimisation and economic modeling of micro hydropower plant integrated in water distribution system
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jclepro.2019.06.036
Abstract: Abstract As one of the key renewable energy source, hydropower is experiencing a growing development throughout the world. Micro hydropower plant is emerging as a decentralized source used particularly for meeting local energy demand. It… read more here.
Keywords: system; micro hydropower; water; hydropower plant ... See more keywords
Evaluation of loss effect on optimum operation of variable speed micro-hydropower energy conversion systems
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DOI: 10.1016/j.renene.2018.07.122
Abstract: Abstract This paper evaluates the effect of converter and generator losses on the maximum power point (MPP) of variable speed micro-hydropower energy conversion systems. As a case study, a semi-Kaplan micro-hydropower turbine with a permanent… read more here.
Keywords: speed; micro hydropower; variable speed; power ... See more keywords