Identification of Sites for Micro-hydropower On Rivers Through Applied Satellite and Environmental Data (ISMORTASED)

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Title
Identification of Sites for Micro-hydropower On Rivers Through Applied Satellite and Environmental Data (ISMORTASED)

CoPED ID
8523b06b-4d1f-43d1-b2bb-c591c1865bf3

Status
Closed


Value
£361,473

Start Date
March 1, 2014

End Date
Dec. 31, 2014

Description

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Most rivers in the UK can produce much more hydropower than is currently being exploited, albeit at small but very numerous sites. The problem being solved by this project is the identification of sites where micro hydropower turbines, of different types and sizes, might easily and inexpensively be deployed to the benefit of the local communities and without damage to the environment. This can be achieved by accessing and combining data sets from government agencies, such as the Environment Agency, with data from existing satellite-based earth observation service providers. In revealing the potential of individual sites on rivers where "green" electricity can be produced 24 hours a day, we will stimulate growth in renewable energy jobs, cut Carbon emissions and establish localised secure supplies of electricity.

Subjects by relevance
  1. Environmental effects
  2. Emissions
  3. Water power
  4. Rivers
  5. Renewable energy sources
  6. Environment

Extracted key phrases
  1. Micro hydropower turbine
  2. Identification
  3. Individual site
  4. Numerous site
  5. Applied Satellite
  6. Environmental Data
  7. Earth observation service provider
  8. Rivers
  9. Sites
  10. Different type
  11. Micro
  12. Renewable energy job
  13. Local community
  14. ISMORTASED
  15. Data set

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