Sizing of Small Hydropower Plants for Highly Variable Flows in Tropical Run-of-River Installations: A Case Study of the Sebeya River

Rivers in tropical climates are characterized by highly variable flows which are becoming more variable due to climate change. In tropical conditions, most hydropower plants are designed as run-of-river plants with limited water storage. The aim of this study is the selection and sizing of a hydropo...

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Main Authors: Geoffrey Gasore, Arthur Santos, Etienne Ntagwirumugara, Daniel Zimmerle
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-01-01
Series:Energies
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/16/3/1304