A comprehensive study on the recent progress and trends in development of small hydropower projects

TS Kishore, ER Patro, V Harish, AT Haghighi - Energies, 2021 - mdpi.com
In terms of fuel resource, hydropower possesses a prominent advantage over any other
large power plants which burn fossil fuels to generate electricity. Moreover, due to the …

An overview of research and energy evolution for small hydropower in Europe

F Manzano-Agugliaro, M Taher, A Zapata-Sierra… - … and Sustainable Energy …, 2017 - Elsevier
Europe has a large tradition of Small Hydropower stations (SHP); these proliferate wherever
there was an adequate supply of moving water and a need for electricity. As electricity …

Theoretical model of energy performance prediction and BEP determination for centrifugal pump as turbine

M Liu, L Tan, S Cao - Energy, 2019 - Elsevier
Pump as Turbine (PAT) is an effective alternative of power generation for small hydropower
system. Since the characteristic curves under turbine mode are not supplied by …

A review of micro hydro systems in urban areas: opportunities and challenges

A Boroomandnia, B Rismanchi, W Wu - Renewable and Sustainable …, 2022 - Elsevier
The modern layout and configuration of cities create power generation and storage
possibilities through the urban water system. Surplus energy in water and wastewater …

Optimal design and techno-economic analysis of an autonomous small isolated microgrid aiming at high RES penetration

D Thomas, O Deblecker, CS Ioakimidis - Energy, 2016 - Elsevier
Electrification demand in small isolated power systems is typically covered by autonomous
power stations, mainly diesel-generators. The technical constraints introduced by diesel …

Hydropower in the Energy Market in Poland and the Baltic States in the Light of the Challenges of Sustainable Development-An Overview of the Current State and …

E Chomać-Pierzecka, A Kokiel, J Rogozińska-Mitrut… - Energies, 2022 - mdpi.com
The energy crisis is affecting a number of countries, but particularly those that are heavily
dependent on the traditional energy generation formula (eg, Poland), as well as those …

Evaluation of barriers and enablers through integrative multicriteria decision mapping: Developing sustainable community energy in Indian context

H Vallecha, D Bhattacharjee, JK Osiri… - … and Sustainable Energy …, 2021 - Elsevier
Community Energy systems are predicted to emerge as a clean and sustainable means of
providing last mile energy access to off-grid communities in developing nations like India …

Co-adjustable guide vane and diffuser vane to improve the energy generation potential of an axial-flow pump as turbine

DA Nguyen, JH Kim - Energy, 2024 - Elsevier
Operating an axial-flow pump as turbine (APAT) with a high head can be a cost-effective
solution for energy recovery applications. However, axial-flow pumps are characterized by a …

Analysis and optimization of solar-pumped hydro storage systems integrated in water supply networks

M Petrollese, P Seche, D Cocco - Energy, 2019 - Elsevier
A new strategy for the integrated management of water and energy in large water supply
networks with the aim of reducing the energy costs of the energy intensive water facilities via …

Hydropower scenarios in the face of climate change in Ecuador

S Naranjo-Silva, D Punina-Guerrero… - Sustainability, 2023 - mdpi.com
Currently, hydropower is the principal renewable energy source; however, climate change is
increasing the frequency of extreme events, such as floods, droughts, erosion, and …