Hydropower Plant Designs for Selected Areas in the 5th District (Rinconada) of Camarines Sur, Philippines

Hydropower is one of the major renewable energy sources in the world. It is less expensive and environmentally friendly as it does not emit harmful gases that can affect the surroundings. The Philippines has many water resources. This indicates that it can be a very good place for hydropower development because of the huge amount of water available there. This research paper focused on the development of designs for hydropower plants in selected sites in the 5th District of Camarines Sur, Philippines. Based on the initial assessment of hydropower potential for the sites, designs for hydropower plants were developed for these areas: Itbog Falls, Nalalata Falls, Tubigan Falls, and Lologon River. Likewise, hydropower plant development in the areas is mini-hydro for Tubigan Falls and micro-hydro for the rest. These designs can be used for future development and installation of hydropower plants in the mentioned areas