DFID research on dams/hydropower and low carbon growth.

From:
Department for International Development
Published
1 January 2009
Country:
Brazil, Egypt, Mexico
Document Type:
Thematic Summary
Theme:
Research Communication and Uptake
Authors:
Urban, F.

Abstract

This report provides information on the definitions of large and small hydropower plants, hydropower potential, costs of hydropower plants, and sources of greenhouse gas emissions from hydroelectric dams and reservoirs.

This resource was produced by TI-UP – a DFID-funded resource centre for technology, infrastructure and urban planning, managed by IMC Worldwide Ltd.

Citation

Urban, F. DFID research on dams/hydropower and low carbon growth. TI-UP Resource Centre, London, UK (2009) 10 pp.

Published 1 January 2009
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