This book is the result of the collaboration and contributions
of several authors and organizations. Publication has been financed by the
Directorate for Development Cooperation and Humanitarien Aid of the Government
of Switzerland (DEH/ SDC).
Our sincere thanks go to J. Grierson, B. Leyland,
B. Oettli, H.P. Prinz, J. Senn, S.L. Vaidya, N. Neuhaus, A. Harvey, A. Brown who
have contributed articles,
to S. Ndiaye for the proofreading and to W. Fuchs
who made the final layout and was responsible for having the book printed.
First edition: 1992 by SKAT, Swiss Centre for Development Cooperation in Technology and Management
Authors: Rolf Widmer and Alex Arter, SKAT
Published by: SKAT, Swiss Centre for Development Cooperation in Technology and Management
Layout: Rolf Widrner Wemer Fuchs, SKAT
Cover: F. Hartmann, ASG, St. Gallen, Switzerland
Copyright: SKAT
Comments: Please send any comments concerning this publication to: SKAT Tigerbergstrasse 2 CH-9000 St. Gallen, Switzerland
Printed by: Niedermann AG, St.Gallen, Switzerland
ISBN: 3-9OXOOI - 1 5-3
MHPG, the Mini Hydro Power Group is an international network constituted by GTZ-GATE, Germany, FAKT, Germany, IT, U.K., PPL, Germany, Projokt-Consult, Germany, and SKAT, Switzerland.
The MHPG is one of the most expert and experienced group concerned with hydro work. It can give advice in the field of both small and large projects. The member organizations have a long-term experience in fruitful collaboration in the field of micro and mini-hydro projects.
Further information is available at SKAT or one of the other members of the group.