Small Hydropower Sector Study (Phases I and II)
Country: Georgia
Project period: 1998 - 2001
Client: UNDP/Ministry of Environment, Georgia
Investment amount: EUR 6,000,000
Description:
Identification of existing barriers hampering the rehabilitation and development of small hydropower plants in the country, including suggestions for their removal.
In Phase II detailed assessment for the rehabilitation and upgrading of 4 existing small hydropower plants, including selling of the produced energy to the communities and to industrial enterprises. The development of the 4 plants served as a show case (pilot projects) which could be duplicated by local private investors.
Services provided:
- Identification of SHP potential
- Assessment of existing barriers for the development of the sector
- Detail design and tender documents for 4 SHPP’s