Small hydropower plants in Spain: a case study

Abstract

A small hydropower plant in Spain is studied from an energetic and economic perspective. The viability of the facility is examined using the freeware software RETScreen. Calculated and standard operational data are compared, thereby demonstrating the feasibility of the project from all points of view. The study highlights the growing interest in renewable energies. ; research project BU019A08 supported by the Department of Culture and Education of the Regional Government of Castilla y León, Spain