Yemen micro hydropower plants

What is a micro-hydro power plant?

Micro-hydro power plant is the small-scale harnessing of energy from falling water such as steeped mountain rivers generating typically about 5 kW–100 kW using the run-off-river type flow of water; it does not require the construction of expensive dams. In principle, the working of the MHPP is similar to that of the large hydro-electric plant.

Is there a new power plant in Yemen?

In August 2013, Yemen began construction of a new 400 MW (Ma’rib II) gas-fired power generation facility, which is scheduled to start operation at the end of 2014, but was delayed to the recent years due to the recent security turmoil (Economic Consulting Associates Limited 2009; Arab Union of Electricity 2015; U.S. 2017; Rawea and Urooj 2018).

What is the main source of fuel for power plants in Yemen?

Oil and gas are the largest suppliers of fuel for power plants (Sufian 2019). However, given the recent lack of oil due to the situation in Yemen, as well as the scarcity of natural gas during the cold season, the primary difficulty of power generation during these seasons is to provide fuel for power plants.

How much wind and solar power does Yemen need?

Therefore, the remaining power of wind and solar energy is about 33.59GW and according to case two, the total power required which is 9.648GW needed by the Yemeni population in 2030 only accounted for about 18% of the total available power of 52.886GW of wind and solar power, and the remaining power is 43.238GW.

How much power does Yemen need in 2030?

As well as the strategy of case one, the total power required by Yemen’s population in 2030 is (5.307GW) and will only account for about 10% of the total available power of 52.886GW of wind and solar power, with the remaining power of 47.579GW.

How a micro hydro power plant works?

The mechanical power thus generated is send to the electrical unit which comprises of the synchronous generator connected to a shaft to produce useful electrical power to pamper the wants of the rural community and thus the water is released back to the river or stream without causing erosion . Fig. 1. Schematic of a micro hydro power plant .