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T1 - The costs of small-scale hydro power production: Impact on the development of existing potential.
AU - Aggidis, George A.
AU - Luchinskaya, E.
AU - Rothschild, R.
AU - Howard, D. C.
PY - 2010/12
Y1 - 2010/12
N2 - A major barrier to starting small scale hydro power projects is an understanding of how much the scheme will cost. Empirical formulae to estimate the cost of electro-mechanical equipment and the costs of different types of turbines were developed through statistical analysis of cost data obtained from a range of turbine manufacturers. The approach differentiates between different turbine designs and presents formulae for all major small scale devices. The derived results were compared to the results obtained from using other methodologies and were found to provide more realistic cost estimates.
AB - A major barrier to starting small scale hydro power projects is an understanding of how much the scheme will cost. Empirical formulae to estimate the cost of electro-mechanical equipment and the costs of different types of turbines were developed through statistical analysis of cost data obtained from a range of turbine manufacturers. The approach differentiates between different turbine designs and presents formulae for all major small scale devices. The derived results were compared to the results obtained from using other methodologies and were found to provide more realistic cost estimates.
KW - Small hydro plants
KW - Hydro project cost
KW - Electro-mechanical equipment cost
KW - Turbine cost
U2 - 10.1016/j.renene.2010.04.008
DO - 10.1016/j.renene.2010.04.008
M3 - Journal article
VL - 35
SP - 2632
EP - 2638
JO - Renewable Energy
JF - Renewable Energy
IS - 12
M1 - 35
ER -