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How hydroelectric power works, regional schemes and information on installing your own micro-hydro scheme.
The licences and permits you need, the documents you must prepare, and how to apply to build a hydropower scheme.
Use form (WR317) and guidance (WR318) to apply for permission for a hydroelectric power scheme.
View a list of applications submitted to the Environment Agency for a licence to abstract or impound water for hydroelectric power generation.
Get advice using the Environment Agency's enhanced pre-application advice service before you apply for a hydroelectric power scheme.
Explores the effects of existing run-of-river hydroelectric power schemes on communities of small freshwater animals.
Investigates the effects of small-scale hydroelectric power schemes on fish.
How has hydropower performed in the Indian state of Himachal Pradesh ?
Guidance to help local councils in developing policies for renewable and low carbon energy and identifies the planning considerations.
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