A mini-hydroelectric power plant converts the energy stored in water into electricity by exploiting the difference in elevation between two points at different heights. Mechanical energy is obtained from a hydraulic turbine which, with the help of a generator, is transformed into electrical energy.
They are power plants of less than 10MW that make it possible to take advantage of small water currents and are ideal for supplying electricity to rural or isolated areas.
A project of these characteristics is able to produce a large amount of energy constantly at a very low cost.