Explain four problems that hinder development of Hydro-electric power projects in Africa
Answer Text: - High seasonal fluctuations in the flows of the river regime especially in times of drought- Inadequate capital since H.E.P require high capital outlay which many African countries lack and they rely heavily on foreign aid- Poor maintenance of machinery at power production stations caused by inadequate capital to buy spare parts for the machines- Siltation of reservoirs caused by poor farming methods upstream and lack of machinery to remove the silt from the reservoirs- Small markets for HEP hinder production due to high poverty level of the population found in the counties- The big rivers such as Niger, Nile, Volta, Zambezi and Orange have their waters reduced by evaporation because they pass across dry regions.
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