Human resources required for the operation and maintenance of a 5 kW, 50 kW, and 500 kW hydroelectric plants worldwide in 2023, by occupation
(in person-days per year)
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5 kW
50 kW
500 kW
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The human resource requirements for the operation and maintenance of small hydroelectric plants vary significantly based on capacity. A **** kilowatt (kW) plant requires minimal staffing, with *** person-days per year for operators, ** for community mobilizers, and ** for village electrification committee members, reflecting the small-scale, community-driven nature of the system. In contrast, a ** kW plant demands a larger workforce, with *** person-days per year for operators, ** for community mobilizers, and *** for the village electrification committee, highlighting increased technical and administrative needs. A *** kW plant requires the most extensive human resources, with person-days per year for operators, *** for community mobilizers, and *** for the village electrification committee, demonstrating the significant scale-up in labor required for larger infrastructure.
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IRENA. (September 26, 2024). Human resources required for the operation and maintenance of a 5 kW, 50 kW, and 500 kW hydroelectric plants worldwide in 2023, by occupation (in person-days per year) [Graph]. In ÌÇÐÄÆÆ½â°æ. Retrieved July 27, 2026, from /statistics/1564270/labor-required-for-small-hydroelectric-plant-operation-by-occupation/
IRENA. "Human resources required for the operation and maintenance of a 5 kW, 50 kW, and 500 kW hydroelectric plants worldwide in 2023, by occupation (in person-days per year)." Chart. September 26, 2024. ÌÇÐÄÆÆ½â°æ. Accessed July 27, 2026. /statistics/1564270/labor-required-for-small-hydroelectric-plant-operation-by-occupation/
IRENA. (2024). Human resources required for the operation and maintenance of a 5 kW, 50 kW, and 500 kW hydroelectric plants worldwide in 2023, by occupation (in person-days per year). ÌÇÐÄÆÆ½â°æ. ÌÇÐÄÆÆ½â°æ Inc.. Accessed: July 27, 2026. /statistics/1564270/labor-required-for-small-hydroelectric-plant-operation-by-occupation/
IRENA. "Human Resources Required for The Operation and Maintenance of a 5 Kw, 50 Kw, and 500 Kw Hydroelectric Plants Worldwide in 2023, by Occupation (in Person-days per Year)." ÌÇÐÄÆÆ½â°æ, ÌÇÐÄÆÆ½â°æ Inc., 26 Sep 2024, /statistics/1564270/labor-required-for-small-hydroelectric-plant-operation-by-occupation/
IRENA, Human resources required for the operation and maintenance of a 5 kW, 50 kW, and 500 kW hydroelectric plants worldwide in 2023, by occupation (in person-days per year) ÌÇÐÄÆÆ½â°æ, /statistics/1564270/labor-required-for-small-hydroelectric-plant-operation-by-occupation/ (last visited July 27, 2026)
Human resources required for the operation and maintenance of a 5 kW, 50 kW, and 500 kW hydroelectric plants worldwide in 2023, by occupation (in person-days per year) [Graph], IRENA, September 26, 2024. [Online]. Available: /statistics/1564270/labor-required-for-small-hydroelectric-plant-operation-by-occupation/