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'''Micro hydroelectric power ''' is different from typical hydroelectric power because it doesn't attempt to significantly interfere with the flow of the river. Typically rated at a maximum capacity of 300 kW hours, the micro hydro systems don't dam rivers, but instead divert a stream of water that flows downhill through a pipeline dropping into the turbine. The turbine then generates electricity which can be stored in batteries and transported to where villagers may need it most.

* S.D.B. Taylor and D. Upadhyay. [http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=6&ved=0CE8QFjAF&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.esha.be%2Ffileadmin%2Fesha_files%2Fdocuments%2Fpublications%2Farticles%2FIT_Power_final/fileadmin/esha_files/documents/publications/articles/IT_Power_final.pdf&ei=MqFGUNCkLoGGjAK0zoFI&usg=AFQjCNFFDK_Y4WElleEUrK7jjolFACh9Eg&sig2=2zgA5XJC0n3dvBjHR4dSSg Sustainable markets for small hydro in developing countries.] Hydropower & Dams Issue Three, 2005. IT Power, UK.