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Alternate Power Systems Pvt. Ltd. has constructed a run-of-river 6.5 MW mini hydropower plant in Sri Lanka. The project activity involves generation of up to 20,000 MWh clean electricity annually from a small-scale hydropower plant. The generated power is then supplied to the Sri Lankan national utility grid.

A recent study in Malawi showed that switching from a three-stone fire to a Chitetezo Mbaula stove reduces the amount of particles emitted by 46% and carbon monoxide by 44%. A well-tuned stove can reduce firewood consumption by up to 80%, knowing that Malawi suffered 57% deforestation between 1972 and 1992. The Chite…

Three Mini Hydroelectric Projects (MHP) aggregating to 4.2 MW at Dolowal, Salar and Bhanubhura on the Kotla Branch Canal, District Sangrur, Punjab, India was commissioned in April 2003. The plants are operating successfully since then.