micro-hydro scheme

• How does the Chammontera micro-hydroscheme provide sustainable energy supplies?

  By harnessing local water resources for energy
• Where is the Chammontera micro-hydroscheme located?

  In the Andes Mountains of Peru
• Why is the Chammontera community considered isolated?

  Due to steep slopes and rough roads
• What percentage of the population in Chammontera survives on just US$2 a day?

  Nearly half
• Why was it uneconomic to build an electricity grid in Chammontera?

  Due to low population density
• What is the total cost of the Chammontera micro-hydroscheme?

  US$51,000
• How was the cost of the Chammontera micro-hydroscheme partially overcome?

  By government investment from Japan
• What financial support was made available to the Chammontera community?

  Credit facilities to pay for the scheme
• How has the local community benefited from the Chammontera micro-hydroscheme?

  By providing renewable energy sources
• What maintenance requirements does the Chammontera micro-hydroscheme have?

  Minimal maintenance and running costs
• What environmental impact does the Chammontera micro-hydroscheme have?

  It has little environmental impact
• How does the Chammontera micro-hydroscheme affect rural-urban migration?

  It reduces rural-urban migration
• What are the key benefits of the Chammontera micro-hydroscheme for the local community?

  • Provides renewable energy
  • Requires minimal maintenance
  • Reduces rural-urban migration
  • Has little environmental impact
• What does renewable energy provide?

  Renewable energy provides renewable energy
• What is required for maintaining renewable energy systems?

  Minimum maintenance and running costs
• What is the environmental impact of renewable energy?

  It has little environmental impact
• What type of labor and materials are used in renewable energy?

  Local labor and materials
• How does renewable energy affect rural-urban migration?

  It reduces rural-urban migration
• What benefits does renewable energy provide to local communities?

  Benefits to the local community
• How does regulating water flow impact flooding?

  It reduces the danger of flooding
• What improvements does renewable energy bring to schools?

  Improved school facilities and remote learning
• What types of business development are associated with renewable energy?

  Development of sawmills and food processing
• What has been completed and improved in renewable energy?

  Electricity for refrigeration and other uses
• How does renewable energy affect wood burning?

  Less need to burn wood for heat
• What does reduced wood burning lead to?

  Reduced deforestation and air chemical emission
• What is the main function of the chamontera micro-hydroscheme?

  • Exploits water power as a renewable energy source
  • Provides electricity and benefits local communities
• What are the benefits of the chamontera micro-hydroscheme?

  • Provides renewable energy
  • Supports local business development
  • Improves school facilities
  • Reduces rural-urban migration
• What improvements have been made in renewable energy systems?

  • Completed electricity improvements for refrigeration
  • Enhanced facilities for remote learning
• How does renewable energy impact environmental concerns?

  • Minimal environmental impact
  • Reduces air chemical emissions
  • Less deforestation due to reduced wood burning
• What are the economic impacts of renewable energy?

  • Development of local businesses
  • Creation of jobs in renewable sectors
  • Support for local labor and materials
• What is the significance of regulating water flow in renewable energy?

  • Reduces flooding risks
  • Ensures sustainable water management