To expand the knowledge base among technically sound, but managerially and financially weak, MHPs to ensure their sustainable commercial operation
In Nepal, micro-hydro power generation is already widespread. Nevertheless, challenges such as poor management, weak technical skills and poor financial operation prevent community-owned micro-hydro plants (MHPs) from making a lasting impact on people’s livelihoods.
The aims of the exchange activities are:
- To expand the knowledge base among technically sound, but managerially and financially weak, MHPs to ensure their sustainable commercial operation
- To enhance the managerial capacity and awareness of MHP managers, and to recommend appropriate commercial business models
- To establish a platform for knowledge exchange between MHP managers to share best practice and overcome practical barriers to the commercial operation of MHPs
- To contribute to government initiatives aimed at operating MHPs as commercial enterprises
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Exchange: Technology Transfer on Pico-Hydro in South and Southeast Asia
To transfer Sri Lankan pico-hydro turbine manufacturing skills to micro-hydro practitioner organisations in Bangladesh, the Philippines, Myanmar and Malaysia
Combined pico-hydro and PV systems for the electrification of 10 communities in the Andes
To demonstrate the benefits of renewable energies for generating electricity in isolated areas in Peru
Projects in same country
Promoting the Long-Term Use of Micro-Hydro Systems by Providing Energy to Rural Enterprises in Nepal and India
This projects aim was to ensure the sustained operation of existing micro-hydro plants through rehabilitation, optimisation, increased financial stability, capacity-building and management support
Promoting Use Of Locally Produced Jatropha Oil As A Sustainable Source Of Rural Energy For Irrigation
To increase the productivity and Efficiency of Nepal's agricultural sector AND alleviate poverty in rural Communities by means of a sustainable irrigation system