Where Micro-Deregulation Has Worked
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vNepal: A robust small hydro/micro-hydro local industry that has survived instability and civil war
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vThousands of micro-hydro installations: Provide shaft power for grinding grain during day and electricity for lighting during the night.
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vMicro-Deregulation of micro-hydro industry: Below a certain threshold (up to 1MW), require minimum licensing, can set own tariff that is negotiated with users.
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vNow grown to major sector with a micro & small hydro capacity (including units under construction) of close to 100MW