Waters of Promise: The Unfulfilled Potential of SHP’s in Kashmir
Waters of Promise: The Unfulfilled Potential of SHP’s in Kashmir Peerzada Mohsin Shafi Researcher, Planning and Contracts Engineer Water, a divine gift from the Almighty, is essential to all living beings. It plays a crucial role in daily life and industries alike. Since the industrial revolution, humanity has recognized the immense power of water and devised methods to harness its benefits. According to the 2022 report by the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) on the International Centre for Small Hydro Projects, over 60 percent of the global small hydropower potential remains untapped. Across the globe, there are vast opportunities to utilize Small Hydropower Projects (SHP) for the benefit of local communities and the planet. Decentralized systems like SHP can significantly contribute to sustainable energy goals. SHP provides a steady baseload of energy, facilitating positive changes in the communities where these plants are constructed, as well a...