One of WISIONS’ most recent SEPS exchange activities aims to promote the exchange of knowledge and sharing of experiences between practitioners involved in small-scale hydroelectric projects in Central America. To achieve this, the first Central American Conference of Small-Scale Hydroelectric Generators will take place from 11 to 13 October 2017 in Managua, Nicaragua.
Electrification in remote rural areas continues to be a challenge in Central America. Once micro-hydro projects are completed, many power plants are managed and administered by community entities. These entities work to guarantee access to energy at local level, but face a series of obstacles that threaten energy generation and limit the technical, economic, social and environmental sustainability of the micro-hydro plants.
In this context, Asociación Fénix, with the support of WISIONS, is promoting the First Central American Small Hydroelectric Conference: Sharing Experiences and Articulating Efforts for Efficient Management of Clean Energy Supply.
The conference will be held at the Hotel Camino Real Convention Center in the city of Managua, Nicaragua. The WISIONS team, represented by Willington Ortiz, Research Group Future Energy and Mobility Structures, will be in attendance, promoting the initiative.
For further information, please see the conference website.