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Small hydropower, big impact

ཟླ་༨ 23, 2025 4 mins read
Small hydropower, big impact

Small hydropower projects are emerging as a vital complement to the country’s large hydropower ambitions, offering faster returns, immediate benefits for communities, and reliable electricity supply to previously underserved areas.

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