Hydrokinetic energy: cases in Colombia and other regions of the world

What is it about?

In this article, we explain how the force of river currents can be used to generate electricity, something that has already been tried and tested with good results in Colombia and many other countries. We look at several cases, from small communities that now have electricity thanks to these turbines to larger projects, and we also discuss the challenges, such as cost, maintenance and adapting to each river. The idea is to show what has been done well and what still needs to be improved so that this clean energy can reach more places that currently do not have access to the electricity grid.

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Photo by Collab Media on Unsplash

Photo by Collab Media on Unsplash

Why is it important?

This research is important because it brings together and compares real experiences of hydrokinetic energy in Colombia and different parts of the world, something that is not usually found in a single study. What makes it unique is that it does not focus solely on the technical aspects of how the turbines work, but also analyses the social, economic and environmental context of each case, showing how this technology can be adapted to isolated communities with very specific needs. Its approach combines a review of successful cases and projects with difficulties, allowing for the identification of best practices and the avoidance of common mistakes. Implicitly, it offers a clear and realistic guide for those who want to implement clean energy from rivers, with the potential to bring electricity to places where the grid has never reached and to do so in a sustainable manner.

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