Induction generators for small hydro schemes

Abstract

In developing countries, small hydro projects producing power outputs in the range 1-10 kW are gaining popularity, particularly as isolated power supply schemes for village electrification. These small generating plants supply power to remote locations where utility power is well out of reach. Consumer loads connected to these small hydro schemes are normally single-phase lighting loads. Therefore generators that produce single-phase output are used, partly due to the lower cost of single-phase distribution lines.