Chambamontera

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Where is Chambamontera located?
> Rural village in Northern Peru
> 2.5 hours away from the closest town by car
How much money does half of population in Chambamontera live on?
> half the population survive in just $2/day
Why are conditions poor in chambamontera?
> lack of access to basic services such as electricity
What was Chambamontera‘s micro-hydro scheme?
> Renewable energy project set up by Practical Action in 2007
Why was Chambamontera a good place for the micro-hydro scheme?
> the area had high rainfall , steep slopes and fast flowing rivers
Who funded The micro-hydro scheme in chambamontera ?
> funded in part by the government
> investments by Japan
> local community
Advantages of Chambamontera?
> 60 rural families have electricity
> Used local labour and materials
> 60% of people said their income increased
> sustainable renewable energy source
What is the disadvantages of the micro-hydro scheme in Chambamontera?
> Cost $51000
> local families paid $750 each