The fundamental elements are a spillway, a settling basin (forebay), a discharge pipe, and a small canal or “lit”. Water is diverted from the main river channel through the spillway.
Technology
Socio-economic and environmental aspects
Proper use of water resources: In small hydropower plants, small streams and creeks are able to provide and generate energy.
Regulated and unregulated hydropower plants
Hydropower, derived from the energy of flowing water, stands as one of the oldest and most reliable sources of renewable energy.