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exemption from distribution and transmission costs.<br />

Small hydropower plants are granted this exemption<br />

for the first 10 MW during the first 10 years of<br />

commercial operation. 10<br />

Barriers to small hydropower development<br />

Panama is disadvantaged by an underdeveloped value<br />

chain regarding small hydro, despite the room for<br />

development and growth of a value chain, encouraged<br />

by the generous policy tax incentive. In addition, a<br />

dearth of microfinance institutions and local investors<br />

further hinders the progress of the small hydropower<br />

sector. 8<br />

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