MICRO HYDROPOWER - nepal

Question 1

Is Nepal one of the richest or poorest nations in the world

Answer 1

poorest

Question 2

What is Micro hydropower

Answer 2

Smal scale (hydroelectric power station=🧝‍♀️)
🧝‍♀️- water flows through a pipe , pushes against and turns blades in a turbine which spin to a power generator to produce electricity

Question 3

Does it produce water / air pollution

Answer 3

NO - no water or air pollution AND it’s a very clean energy source

Question 4

How much water is lost

Answer 4

NONE - sustainable for water use.

Question 5

How does the electricity generated help people ?

Answer 5

Enables schools to+ hospitals to have better equipment

Question 6

Is it suitable for all areas

Answer 6

N.O

Question 7

Where does it have to be located to work

Answer 7

Close to a stream / only benefits stream sided communities

Question 8

Why is the supply of energy not consistent?

Answer 8

Seasonal variation in stream alters levels of available water.