Chambamontera

• What is the backround of Chambamontera?

  > Rural village in Northern Peru

  > 2.5 hours away from closest town by car

  > Lack of access to basic services ie electricity

  > Half of the population survive on just $2/day
• What was the micro-hydro scheme in Chambomontera?

  > Set up by Practical Action in 2007

  > Area has high rainfall, steep slopes and fast flowing rivers

  > Funded in part by government, investment by Japan and local community
• What were the advantages of the Chambamontera Micro-hydro scheme?

  > 60 rural families have electricity

  > Used local labour and materials

  > 60% of people said their income increased

  > Sustainable, renewable energy source
• What was the disadvantage of the Chambamontera micro-hydro scheme?

  Cost $51000, local families paid $750 each