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International Seminar on S.H.P |
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Introduction |
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Small Hydro Power (SHP) has been identified
as one of the appropriate and
environmentally friendly, renewable energy
sources, which can provide convenient and
uninterrupted energy to remote rural
villages which are yet to be electrified.
The development of SHP in remote hilly areas
will obviously result in comprehensive
socio-economic development of such areas.
Providing power supply through RE systems
has a much larger socio-economic impact, in
that it would facilitate improved income
generation in the rural setting. It would
also enable small and village level
industries to be established, communication
facilities improved etc., thereby reducing
migration to the cities, which are already
under tremendous strain due to inadequate
facilities.
The United
Nations Industrial Development Organization
(UNIDO) opened its first Regional Centre for
Small Hydro Power in Trivandrum, Kerala,
India, on 4 April 2003. This is a project
financed jointly by Government of India,
UNIDO and Government of Kerala and is
functioning under the aegis of the Energy
Management Centre, an autonomous body
functioning within the Department of Power
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Main
Objectives of the Conference |
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Main Objectives of
the Conference
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To exchange views on small hydro power
development in the region and its
potential for the meeting the current
and future rural electrification needs;
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To study, through case histories, the
various models of small hydro power
development in the region;
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To examine the potential for
development of Pico, Micro, Mini and
Small hydropower development in the
countries of the region;
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To take note of the financing options
and policies for small hydro power
development in the region;
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To explore the opportunities for local
user participation from concept to
completion of small hydro projects;
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To identify Action Programs in each of
the participating countries and develop
a strategy for accelerated development
of small hydro power as a means of
sustainable development with the
involvement of UNIDO, UNDP and bilateral
or multilateral agencies.
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Participants |
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Eligible
for participation are Government functionaries and Agencies
involved in policy formulation, implementation and financing
of renewable energy projects; International Organizations
active in energy development; Manufacturers of small hydro
power equipment; Independent Power Producers; Local
bodies/Cooperatives developing SHP; NGOs active in rural
development and micro hydropower construction; Researchers;
Professional societies; Financing Institutions and such other
individuals and entities who share the belief that rural
electrification is for productive use and empowerment of the
society.
The current
focus is on participants from English speaking countries, as
the language of proceedings is English. The Organizers
reserve the right to restrict participation, owing to
financial and logistical reasons, to around 100, on “first
come first served” basis. Participants from all continents are
welcome.
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