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Economic analysis for refurbishment and uprating of hydro power plants

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  • Rahi, O.P.
  • Kumar, Ashwani

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This paper proposes refurbishment and uprating for existing hydro power plants which have been drawing attention of hydro power experts for quite some time. In all engineering projects, the economic aspect has been considered of paramount importance. It is cost that decides whether a certain project will be feasible or not. The problem of determining the cost of any scheme is often difficult, because the cost varies considerably with time and tariff conditions. In the present research work, a case study has been undertaken for economic analysis. In this case study, the second option of refurbishment and uprating has been explored. The new uprated capacity has been achieved in this research paper from a century old hydro power plants located in Himalayas. The major contributions of this research work have been that of increased capacity of existing power plant, and economic feasibility with minimum investment in minimum time frame. Such an approach is of great significance to society as it has least impact on both the society and environment and at the same time it results in availability of more energy and increased generation capacity. The investigations have shown that the project holds great scope for refurbishment and uprating.

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  • Rahi, O.P. & Kumar, Ashwani, 2016. "Economic analysis for refurbishment and uprating of hydro power plants," Renewable Energy, Elsevier, vol. 86(C), pages 1197-1204.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:renene:v:86:y:2016:i:c:p:1197-1204
    DOI: 10.1016/j.renene.2015.09.044
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    1. Ram, Sita & Rahi, O.P. & Sharma, Veena, 2017. "A comprehensive literature review on slip power recovery drives," Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, Elsevier, vol. 73(C), pages 922-934.
    2. Epari Ritesh Patro & Teegala Srinivasa Kishore & Ali Torabi Haghighi, 2022. "Levelized Cost of Electricity Generation by Small Hydropower Projects under Clean Development Mechanism in India," Energies, MDPI, vol. 15(4), pages 1-16, February.
    3. Teegala Srinivasa Kishore & Epari Ritesh Patro & V. S. K. V. Harish & Ali Torabi Haghighi, 2021. "A Comprehensive Study on the Recent Progress and Trends in Development of Small Hydropower Projects," Energies, MDPI, vol. 14(10), pages 1-31, May.
    4. Aldemar Leguizamon-Perilla & Juan S. Rodriguez-Bernal & Laidi Moralez-Cruz & Nidia Isabel Farfán-Martinez & César Nieto-Londoño & Rafael E. Vásquez & Ana Escudero-Atehortua, 2023. "Digitalisation and Modernisation of Hydropower Operating Facilities to Support the Colombian Energy Mix Flexibility," Energies, MDPI, vol. 16(7), pages 1-17, March.

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