vNepal: A robust small
hydro/micro-hydro local industry that has
survived instability and civil war
vThousands
of micro-hydro installations: Provide shaft power for
grinding grain during day and electricity
for lighting during the night.
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.
vNow grown to major sector with a micro & small hydro capacity
(including units under construction) of close to 100MW