Assessment of the Hydrokinetic Energy Potential for Electricity Generation in the Mocha River, Tungurahua Province, Ecuador
Keywords:
energy, hydrokinetic, generation, electric, river.Abstract
This study addresses the sustainable utilization of the Mocha River's water resource, located in Tungurahua Province, Ecuador, aiming to generate small-scale hydropower. Historical flow data from the Mocha-Quero-Ladrillos irrigation board were analyzed, revealing significant seasonal variations: maximum flows of 0.472 m³/s occur from March to June, while the minimum recorded flow is 0.273 m³/s in September.
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