Paraguay offered huge hydroelectric energy resources.

The development of hydroelectric energy is one solution to Africa's energy deficit.

Many Parties have already exploited hydropower potential.

More attention should also be given to hydropower.

Hydropower is another option that may be considered on a regional basis.

Seven Parties in the region proposed projects targeting hydropower development.

Other Georgia proposed 10 renewable energy projects targeting hydropower and geothermal energy sources.

Bhutan's economy is based on agriculture, forestry, tourism and the sale of hydroelectric power to India.

Hydropower development is another area in which several Parties share common project priorities.

Some Parties reported substantial hydroelectric power generation in their countries.

Global investment in renewable energy not including hydropower amounted to 50 billion in 2003.

To reverse this trend we need capital to exploit hydro electric power or solar energy, both of which we have aplenty.

Hydropower has been developed to various extents in some 10 SIDS.

Austria currently produces more than half of its electricity by hydropower.

Alaska also offers some of the highest hydroelectric power potential in the country from its numerous rivers.

For example, the Russian Federation aims to triple its hydropower by 2010.

The main purposes of the dam are to produce 1500 MW of hydro electricity and to manage flooding.

The Rogun hydroelectric power station was flooded, creating an emergency situation at that installation.

Colombia has hydropower potential amounting to 25,000 MW and potential from other renewables amounting to 1,200 MW.

Colombia has hydropower potential amounting to 25,000 MW and potential from other renewables amounting to 1,200 MW.

Some SIDS may still have some as yet undeveloped hydropower potential.

The mountainous terrain and river resources enable Kyrgyzstan to generate substantial hydroelectricity as a major export item.

China's tenth five year Energy Development Plan (2001) gives priority to hydropower, optimization of thermal power, development of the electricity grid and increased use of nuclear power.

For many Parties the most important renewable option is the extension of their hydropower programmes, mainly through additional small scale hydro projects.

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The vast majority of energy is produced with imported fuel, including gas and nuclear fuel (for its one nuclear power plant) from Russia the main domestic energy source is hydroelectric.

Of this funding, some 2.5 billion DM were spent on hydroelectric power generation some 500 million DM were spend on other renewable energies.

It also analysed the possibility of connecting the northern and southern electricity grids and assessed the condition and investment requirements of existing hydro and thermal power plants.

942 MW of hydroelectric capacity

51. Regarding new and renewable sources of energy, most islands have abundant solar, wind and ocean resources, and considerable hydropower and geothermal potential.

To look for electrical energy alternatives, as a way to avoid the impact of the hydroelectric stations on local communities and on the environment.

In 2005, it had completed several hydropower and irrigation projects to help solve electricity supply problems and increase agricultural production.

Uzbekistan is endowed with substantial natural resources, including large reserves of petroleum, natural gas and coal, and with considerable potential for hydroelectric power.

During the 1980 1987 period, the United Nations implemented a programme to identify the potential for small scale hydropower in developing countries.

Such cooperation will be increasingly important, since the more mature RE technologies hydropower and geothermal biomass combustion are reaching pre saturation point in developed countries.

The region is a major exporter of hydroelectric power.

In Costa Rica, the Instituto Costarricense de Electicidad keeps track of climate parameters in areas close to hydropower, geothermal and wind projects in the country.

Calls on India to resolve all the disputes over water, including Baglihar and Kishanganga Hydro electric Projects, in accordance with the letter and spirit of the Indus Waters Treaty.

The application of micro hydroelectric power plant technology could be of particular benefit to the developing countries in their efforts to overcome energy shortages, reduce poverty, promote development and raise living standards.

The 14 hydroelectric dams on the Columbia's main stem and many more on its tributaries produce more hydroelectric power than those of any other North American river.

19. In support of the heavy duty generators, the uninterruptible power supply units (UPS) are a necessity to protect the delicate hardware from the erratic and unstable power supply.

Hydroelectric power generation supplies most of the country apos s electricity consumption requirements, and there is an aluminium plant with an annual capacity of 500,000 tons (15 per cent of the total aluminium capacity of the former Soviet Union).

Current national legislation in this area ensures the strictly peaceful use of nuclear energy and associated equipment and technology.

In order to perform the electrical repair and maintenance of all engineering equipment fitted with electrical installations for power generation two additional United Nations posts are requested.

A mechanism is needed to channel available financial resources towards energy efficient equipment in all sectors.