Economics of Hydro Power

This book challenges the view that Run- of-River hydropower dams are green, clean and renewable. It establishes that long term economic costs of hydropower are much larger than benefits through meticulous assessment of impacts. Also challenged is the perception that our needs for power are vast. It is shown that Ministry of Power and Planning Commission have greatly exaggerated our requirements. In the result we may be destroying our rivers in the long run for a non-existent demand. The book also presents surveys of three hydropower dams in Uttarakhand which indicate that the long terms costs described in the book are supported by people's perception. This book is essential reading for economists, power sector officials, power generation companies and environmentalists alike. About The Author:- Bharat Jhunjhunwala was born in a family having interest in sugar, paper and electronic industries. He acquired his doctoral degree in Food and Resource Economics from University of Florida at the age of 23. He joined Indian Institute of Management, Banagalore as an Assistant Professor. Contents:- Contents, Preface 7, Acknowledgements 9, Abbreviations 11, 1. The Larger Picture 13, 2. Do we need so much power ? 39, 3. Benefits of Hydropower : Case Study of Kotlibhel 1B 69, 4. Costs of Hydropower : Case Study of Kotlibhel 1B 74, 5. Economic Assessment of Hydropower : Case 183, Study of Kotlibhel 1B , 6. Reply to Hydropower Experts 187, 7. Main Conclusions , Annexure 1 : Survey of Hydropower Dams 206, at Chilla, Maneri and Tehri , Annexure 2 : Survey of Pilgrims at Dev Prayag, 252, Rishikesh and Haridwar , Annexure 3 : Survey of Pilgrims at Temple of 262, Dhari Devi , Annexure 4 : Survey of Temples of Tehri 270, Notes 275, Index The Title 'Economics of Hydro Power written/authored/edited by Bharat Jhunjhunwala', published in the year 2009. The ISBN 9788178357409 is assigned to the Hardcover version of this title. This book has total of pp. 306 (Pages). The publisher of this title is Kalpaz Publications. This Book is in English. The subject of this book is Economic / Finance / Agriculture. Size of the book is 14.34 x 22.59 cms Vol:-