Pico Hydro Development to Provide Electric Light to the Rural Poor in Remote and Inaccessible Areas of Sri Lanka
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Introduction
The main objective of this project was to provide access to electricity through Pico Hydro systems (PH) to households situated in isolated, rural hilly areas of Sri Lanka. Pico Hydro systems with an output of up to 1 kW each and efficiency between 32-40% were implemented in different locations in the Sabaragamuwa Province. Next to technical training, awareness raising and dissemination were considerable parts of the implementation strategy.
| Location | Sri Lanka |
|---|---|
| Technology: | Pico hydro power |
| Energy-related need: | Electricity |
| Costs: | Total: € 74,538 |
| WISIONS financial support: € 44,000 | |
| CO2 Reduction | 71.6 tCO2/year |
| Partners Involved: | Practical Action Sri Lanka |
| Duration | October 2010 – April 2012 |
