Pico hydro

Pico hydro

Pico hydro is a term used for hydroelectric power generation of under 5kW. It is useful in small, remote communities that require only a small amount of electricity - for example, to power one or two lightbulbs in a house, or a radio, for part of the day. Pico hydro power is more environmentally friendly than burning fossil fuels, as it does not pollute the air.

Two examples of pico hydro power can be found in Kenya, in the towns of Kithamba and Thimba. These produce 1.1kW and 2.2kW, respectively. Local residents were trained to maintain the hydro schemes. The pico hydro sites in Kenya won Ashden Awards for Sustainable Energy. [ [http://www.ashdenawards.org/winners/itdg Ashden Award for Pico hydro power in Kenya] ]

See also

*Small hydro
*Micro hydro
*Hydro power
*Renewable Energy
*Sustainable energy
*Ian Gilmartin

References

External links

* [http://www.picohydro.org.uk Pico hydro publications] - from University of Nottingham, UK


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