Micro hydro potential in West Malaysia

• Main Authors: Raman N., Hussein I., Palanisamy K.
• Other Authors: 35779047500
• Format: Conference paper
• Published: 2023
• Subjects: Micro hydro; Reconnaissance study; Renewable energy; Electric power generation; Energy management; Hydroelectric power; Sustainable development; Electricity costs; Energy demands; Hydro power; Hydropower potential; Malaysia; Micro-hydro generation; Potential sites; Renewable energies; Renewable energy source; River network; Renewable energy resources
• Institution: Universiti Tenaga Nasional

Combination of highland areas with huge river networks promise Malaysia with a lot of hydro power potential. To date Malaysia had utilized this potential in the range of large and mini hydropower but not in the micro hydro range. Micro hydro refers to power generation in the range of 5kW to 100kW. M...