Chambamontera-[local renewable energy scheme in LIC or NEE]

Question 1

Chambamonetera:
What is the issues here?

Answer 1

-Livelihood dependant on growing and rearing livestock so development is severely restricted by lack of access to energy, since national grid of Peru does not extend to rural areas.

Question 2

Chambamonetera:
General advantages of this micro-hydro scheme?

Answer 2

-Provides capacity of 100KW, 60 rural families directly benefitting. Directs stream from high point to turn turbine to turn turbine.

Question 3

Chambamonetera:
What are social benefits of the scheme?

Answer 3

-Local people involved with all stages, Healthcare improved as electricity allows medicine storage, Electricity for schools, Training local people to operate technology gives them skills.

Question 4

Chambamonetera:
What are economic benefits of the scheme?

Answer 4

-Cheaper electricity than larger scheme, Local skills and cheap technology.

Question 5

Chambamonetera:
What are environmental benefits of the scheme?

Answer 5

-Avoids flooding or large areas, Avoid burning wood from trees as fuels (soil erosion), Replaces fossil fuel use.