Forms of hydroelectric power that work with little or no storage reservoir, including run-of-the-river plants that use the natural flow, micro hydro systems of a few kilowatts and low-head schemes that work with only a small drop in the water level. A technology belongs here when its cited article describes such a small, low-head or run-of-river scheme. It excludes large dam and reservoir stations, which are described as facilities rather than as turbine technologies.
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Wikipedia: Run-of-the-river hydroelectricity
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Run-of-river hydroelectricity (ROR) or run-of-the-river hydroelectricity is a type of hydroelectric generation plant whereby little or no water storage is provided.
Wikipedia: Low-head hydro power
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Low-head hydro power refers to the development of hydroelectric power where the head is typically less than 20 metres, although precise definitions vary.
Wikipedia: Micro hydro
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Micro hydro is a type of hydroelectric power that typically produces from 5 kW to 100 kW of electricity using the natural flow of water.
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