QUIZ A-2: WHY HYDRO MINI-GRIDS

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Q1: Hydro mini-grids constitute the majority of all DRE mini grids in the global South.

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True

False

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Q2: Why are hydro mini-grids viable for grid interconnection to the main grid?

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A - Hydro mini-grids generate electricity 24 hours/day

B - They can generate additional revenue from the sale of access to electricity

C - Hydro mini-grids can help to eliminate voltage drops in the main grid

A and B only

A, B and C

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Q3: What are the advantages of hydro mini-grids? [Tick all that apply]

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Hydro mini-grids typically produce 3-4 times as much kWh per kW installed

They can power high consumption end uses such as motorized loads

All communities have natural resource potential for hydro mini-grids

Hydro mini-grids are especially apt for local manufacturing

Q4: The skills developed during manufacturing, construction, and installation of a hydro mini-grid have no use in other sectors.

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True

False

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Q5: Hydro mini-grids rely on and contribute to forest landscapes. What are the benefits of that? [Tick all that apply]

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Healthy forested watersheds contribute to climate resilience

Dense forests help to control flood erosion during monsoon seasons

Forest-based rural livelihoods have greater value-add with electricity access

Conserving forests is critical because forests absorb greenhouse gases

Q6: Projects generating more than 10 MW, termed medium and large hydro, can be socially and environmentally devastating.

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True

False

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Q7: Which of the following is not part of the Feasibility Phase of developing a hydro mini-grid?

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A - Identifying a site with adequate head and flow

B - Understanding the community’s demand

C - Detailed design and fabrication of metal components

D - Developing the technical design and budget

E - Securing funds for implementation

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Q8: Select the tasks that are part of the Rehabilitation phase of a hydro mini-grid.

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Preventative maintenance

Site identification

Repair services

Watershed restoration

Plant commissioning

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