HPOHP 501-HYDROPOWER PLANT MAINTENANCE
Introduction
A hydropower plant has an advantage in that it does not need fuels for its operation as
compared with oil or thermal power plants. However, there are no differences between both
types of plants in that appropriate operation and maintenance (O&M) are essential for their
long-term operation. They can be operated for long periods if its facilities are properly
operated and maintained. We should effectively utilize hydropower because aside from being
an indigenous energy resource, it is also renewable. We have to operate and maintain microhydro power plants with strict compliance to the operation and maintenance manuals.