A review of low head hydropower technologies and applications in a South African context. (October 2015)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Loots, I.; van Dijk, M.; Barta, B.; van Vuuren, S.J.; Bhagwan, J.N.
• Is Part Of: Renewable & sustainable energy reviews. Volume 50(2015:Oct.)
• Page Start: 1254
• Page End: 1268
• Publication Date: 2015-10
• Subjects: Low head hydropower -- Review -- Hydropower potential; Renewable energy sources -- Periodicals; Power resources -- Periodicals; Énergies renouvelables -- Périodiques; Ressources énergétiques -- Périodiques; 333.794
• DOI: 10.1016/j.rser.2015.05.064
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1364-0321

Abstract

Abstract: This paper provides a review of available low head hydropower technologies, followed by the identification of sites where the technologies can be implemented, applied specifically to a South African context. The potential sites where low head hydropower can be installed in South Africa are grouped as follows: dams and barrages (retrofitting); rivers; irrigation systems (canals and conduits); and urban areas (industrial and urban discharge, storm water systems and water distribution systems).