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of 4,000 MW of new renewable electricity capacity to
the Irish grid for the period 1 January 2010 to 31
11 12 13 14
December 2015.
The residual flow depends on the river type and fish
requirements. It is decided on individual basis. The
Department of Communications Energy and Natural
Resources covers residual flow requirements. 11
Barriers to small hydropower development
While the small hydropower sector is not expected to
grow due to lack of suitable undeveloped locations, two
small hydropower assessment studies conducted by a
local authority show that there is still interest as well as
potential for its development especially in the context of
rural development. 6 9
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