Why use hydro power?
Accessibility Hydro power is readily available in many African countries, for both large and small scale hydro projects. This saves the transportation costs encountered in carrying coal, gas or fossil fuel from the source to the location of the power plant. Moreover, hydro power can be effectively explored for potential distributed generation, which is suitable for industrial power consumers. Cheaper Electricity The lifetime cost of power from hydro power plants is significantly lower than thermal power. It costs approximately 20 US cents to produce one kWh from oil, whilst hydro power plants’ lifetime charges are expected to average 6 US cents per kWh. The low cost of hydropower is easily achieved since hydro power plants have very minimal operational costs and little or no cost of feedstock. Low cost electricity is a significant competitive advantage for industrial bulk power consumers, since it results in lower production costs. Renewable and Environmentally Friendly Hydro-electric
