Is There a Residual and Hidden Potential for Small and Micro Hydropower in Europe? A Screening-Level Regional Assessment
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Environmental flow; European assessment; Hydrokinetic; Mill; Small hydro; Water wheel; Water distribution network;All these keywords.
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