Technoeconomic Analysis of Prototype Hydropower Plant Development in Nigeria

Epileptic power supply in Nigeria has caused hindrances to her growth. Electricity is required for technological advancement and economic growth, as business transactions most activities depend on its availability. This work was aimed at developing a prototype hydropower plant use riverine area(s) electricity generation. Using Autodesk inventor software, the turbine designed thereafter fabricated assembled appropriately with all necessary components. Stress analyses (Von Mises, first, third principal stresses) were also conducted determine load bearing capacity. The e system fitted into edge of stream (with minimum debris cataract prevent reduce blades from wear tear) arranged such that an appropriate angle attack capture water's kinetic energy. possessed eight blades, function river low volume. On assembling frame, gears, ball shaft, pico-hydropower developed. indicated Von Mises; first; stresses respectively be: (0.00000498617; -0.00316625; -0.0259764) MPa values (0.0382339; 0.0452009; 0.00873272) maximum values, indicating can withstand operating conditions like pressure, force friction. testing, voltage readings 0.90, 0.93, 0.96, 0.98 1.00 volts respectively. It found be portable economical. locally developed will useful solving electrification problems rural areas, farm settlements off-grid homes.