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Case study – sustainable energy supply

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Earth layers and earthquakes

Tectonic plate margins

Responses to tectonic hazards

Hot desert ecosystems

Cold environment ecosystems

Micro-hydro schemes, Nepal
Key details
  • Small-scale hydroelectric projects that use rivers to generate electricity for rural communities
Benefits
  • Provides clean, renewable energy to remote areas
  • Low cost and easy to maintain using local materials/labour
  • Reduces reliance on wood for fuel, helping to prevent deforestation
  • Improves quality of life by providing electricity for lighting, education, and small businesses
Costs
  • Limited to areas with suitable rivers
  • Cannot meet the energy demands of large populations or industries

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