Title :
Rural electrification in Colombia
Author_Institution :
Reading Univ., UK
Abstract :
The author briefly discusses the programme, initiated in 1970, of grid interconnection and extension in Colombia. A later programme to increase the number of rural homes connected to the grid is also discussed. the role of mini and micro hydroelectric power is also discussed
Keywords :
distribution networks; hydroelectric power stations; power systems; Colombia; micro hydroelectric power; rural electrification;
Conference_Titel :
Energy for Isolated Communities, IEE Colloquium on
Conference_Location :
Reading
