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035			_a(Sirsi) u122335
100			_aLumby, G.
245			_aHydro power: small can be beautiful
260			_c2003
490			_aLandowning in Scotland _v(274) April/May 2003, 25-37(3)
520			_aReport on hydro power as an alternative source of renewable energy in Scotland. Describes the essential elements of a small scale hydro scheme, which include a good source of water and an accessible location, and looks at the infrastructure requirements for a hydro scheme of up to 3MW. Discusses the benefits of hydro power for landowners such as a regular annual income and a longer life expectancy than windfarms, and provides a brief case study of the hydro scheme on Gairloch Estate. Highlights other benefits of small scale hydro such as low running costs and no greenhouse gas emissions as well as some key advantages over wind power. Also looks at development requirements for hydro schemes such as extensive environmental assessment and concludes that hydro power should have a key role in meeting Scotland's 40% renewable energy target, providing environmental constraints can be overcome.
590			_aABS
650			_aHYDRO ELECTRICITY
650			_aSCOTLAND
650			_aWIND FARMS
650			_aLANDOWNERS
650			_aRENEWABLE ENERGY
650			_aHYDRO POWER
690			_aENVIRONMENTAL AND LAND CONSULTANCY-ENERGY
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