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Hydropower projects, until recently, have been
funded mainly by Government Agencies and
hence only a limited number could be realized so
far. Bank-lending to hydropower is low due to
liquidity issues and due to the banking sector’s
lack of understanding of small hydropower and its
benefits. Interest rates are too high and loan
tenure is short, hindering private small
hydropower development.
Madhunaghat sluice gate. Mechanical Engineering
Research Journal, Vol. 4: 43-46.
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