Abstract
Micro-hydro power provides electricity for homes and businesses in rural areas across Nepal. Technical, economic and social problems can all affect a micro-hydro plant’s capacity to provide a consistent and reliable supply of electricity. A study of 17 sites in Nepal investigated the quality of maintenance and installation,
management practices, and perspectives on micro-hydro plants. A visual assessment of sites was used to quantify the quality of maintenance and interviews were used to understand the roles and attitudes of plant operators, plant managers and consumers. The results showed successful management structures were in place at all sites and plants with trained operators tended to meet a higher standard of maintenance. However, technical issues that develop before and after a turbine’s commissioning can threaten the technical and economic sustainability of plants.
management practices, and perspectives on micro-hydro plants. A visual assessment of sites was used to quantify the quality of maintenance and interviews were used to understand the roles and attitudes of plant operators, plant managers and consumers. The results showed successful management structures were in place at all sites and plants with trained operators tended to meet a higher standard of maintenance. However, technical issues that develop before and after a turbine’s commissioning can threaten the technical and economic sustainability of plants.
| Original language | English |
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| Number of pages | 5 |
| Publication status | Published - 29 Mar 2018 |
| Event | International Conference on Developments in Renewable Energy Technology - Kathmandu, Nepal Duration: 29 Mar 2018 → 31 Mar 2018 Conference number: 5th http://ku.edu.np/icdret2018/ |
Conference
| Conference | International Conference on Developments in Renewable Energy Technology |
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| Abbreviated title | ICDRET |
| Country/Territory | Nepal |
| Period | 29/03/18 → 31/03/18 |
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