noun
small hydropower; micro hydro
Refers to small-scale hydroelectric power generation, typically under 1,000 kW. Often used in environmental and energy contexts.
この地域では小水力発電が盛んです。
Small hydropower generation is popular in this region.
小水力は再生可能エネルギーの一つです。
Small hydropower is one of the renewable energy sources.
マイクロ水力 is often used interchangeably but can imply even smaller systems (under 100 kW).
Compound of 小 (small) and 水力 (hydropower). A modern technical term.