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Write a short note on Mini-hydel plant.

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Mini-hydel plant: Mini hydel plants generate electricity with the help of water of stream flowing in mountainous region. Large percentage of streams flowing in the mountaneous regions are perennial. So the energy of such streams can be used for the whole year to move small turbines. Mini hydel plants are more or less environment friendly. They do not change the land use pattern in areas where they are located. They generate enough power to meet local demands.

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