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

• Published in: Renewable & sustainable energy reviews Vol. 75; pp. 476 - 489
• Main Authors: Manzano-Agugliaro, Francisco, Taher, Myriam, Zapata-Sierra, Antonio, Juaidi, Adel, Montoya, Francisco G.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Elsevier Ltd 01.08.2017
• Subjects: Assessment; Hydroelectric; Policy; Renewable energy; Small hydropower; Policy; Models; Renewable energy; Small hydropower; Assessment; Hydroelectric

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 demand grew many of these plants were abandoned. Today with the rising price of energy, SHP can be a solution to help ru...