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Title: Small scale hydroelectric power potential in Nevada: a preliminary reconnaissance survey

Technical Report ·
DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/5407047· OSTI ID:5407047

This preliminary reconnaissance survey is intended to: develop a first estimate as to the potential number, location and characteristics of small-scale (50 kW to 15 MW) hydroelectric sites in Nevada; provide a compilation of various Federal and state laws and regulations, including tax and financing regulations, that affect small-scale hydroelectric development and provide information on sources of small-scale hydroelectric generation hardware and consultants/ contractors who do small scale hydroelectric work. The entire survey has been conducted in the office working with various available data bases. The site survey and site evaluation methods used are described, and data are tabulated on the flow, power potential, predicted capital expenditures required, etc. for 61 potential sites with measured flows and for 77 sites with derived flows. A map showing potential site locations is included. (LCL)

Research Organization:
Nevada Univ., Reno (USA). Center for Water Resources Research
DOE Contract Number:
FC49-80R910035
OSTI ID:
5407047
Report Number(s):
DOE/R9/10035-T1; ON: DE82008553
Resource Relation:
Other Information: Portions of document are illegible
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English