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Potential of Small-Scale Hydropower for Electricity Generation in Sub-Saharan Africa
Joint Authors
Kaunda, Chiyembekezo S.
Nielsen, Torbjorn K.
Kimambo, Cuthbert Z.
Source
Issue
Vol. 2012, Issue 2012 (31 Dec. 2012), pp.1-15, 15 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2012-08-28
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
15
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
The importance of renewable energy such as small hydropower for sustainable power generation in relation to its capacity to contribute towards alleviating acute shortage of rural electricity supply in the sub-Saharan African region has been discussed.
A relatively comprehensive small hydropower technology review has been presented.
Rural electricity supply scenario in the region has been presented and, in general, the region has very low electricity access levels coupled with various challenges.
Small hydropower technology has been discussed as one of the promising decentralised power generation system for rural electricity supply in the region.
Despite challenges in data acquisition, this paper has shown that the SSA has significant hydropower resources, but the level of installation is very low.
Challenges hampering SHP technology development in the region have been identified and discussed, such as those concerning technology, climate change, finance, and policy.
This is basically a paper where the authors consulted a wide range of literature including journals, conference proceedings, and reports as well as expert knowledge in the area.
It is hoped that this paper contributes to the information base on SHP technology which is quite lacking in the region.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Kaunda, Chiyembekezo S.& Kimambo, Cuthbert Z.& Nielsen, Torbjorn K.. 2012. Potential of Small-Scale Hydropower for Electricity Generation in Sub-Saharan Africa. ISRN Renewable Energy،Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-15.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-448276
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Kaunda, Chiyembekezo S.…[et al.]. Potential of Small-Scale Hydropower for Electricity Generation in Sub-Saharan Africa. ISRN Renewable Energy No. 2012 (2012), pp.1-15.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-448276
American Medical Association (AMA)
Kaunda, Chiyembekezo S.& Kimambo, Cuthbert Z.& Nielsen, Torbjorn K.. Potential of Small-Scale Hydropower for Electricity Generation in Sub-Saharan Africa. ISRN Renewable Energy. 2012. Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-15.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-448276
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-448276