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Dificultad en la obtención de permisos hídricos / Sustainable Alternatives to Large Hydropower

 

 

Las grandes centrales hidroeléctricas son consideradas como un complemento a otras fuentes de energía ya que representa una opción para el almacenamiento de energía y su producción puede controlarse según sea la necesidad. Sin embargo, las grandes centrales hidroeléctricas no son sostenibles debido a que los ecosistemas de los ríos no re renuevan sus poblaciones se ven afectadas cuando se construyen presas que interrumpen el curso natural del rio.

Los impactos sociales y ambientales han dado lugar a procesos largos y complicados para la concesión de permisos y aprobación de licencias, resultando incluso en la cancelación o aplazamiento de proyectos.

¿Cuáles son las opciones de otras fuentes renovables tales como la eólica, geotérmica, solar o pequeñas centrales hidroeléctricas, generalmente mas sostenibles, para ser puestas en marcha eficazmente y teniendo en cuenta las prioridades sociales y medioambientales de las comunidades afectadas y del gobierno?

 


 

In the energy sector, large-hydropower is considered complimentary to other energy sources as it represents an option for energy storage and one in which production can be ramped up and down at will. However, large-hydroelectric installations are not sustainable because a river system is not renewed when there is a dam blocking its flow.

Social and environmental impact issues with large-hydro have resulted in long and drawn out permitting and approval processes, often resulting in the postponement or cancellatin of projects.

How do other renewables such as wind, geothermal, solar or more sustainable small-hydropower stand as options that can be deployed more efficiently and in keeping with the social and environmental priorities of communities and governments?

 

‹ El Papel de la Energía Solar en Centroamérica / The Role of Solar Energy in Central America
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