African Journal of
Environmental Science and Technology

  • Abbreviation: Afr. J. Environ. Sci. Technol.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 1996-0786
  • DOI: 10.5897/AJEST
  • Start Year: 2007
  • Published Articles: 1129

Full Length Research Paper

The potential impacts of climate change on hydropower: An assessment of Lujeri micro hydropower scheme, Malawi

Kachaje O.*
  • Kachaje O.*
  • University of Malawi-Polytechnic, P/Bag 303, Chichiri, Blantyre 3, Malawi.
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Kasulo V.
  • Kasulo V.
  • Mzuzu University, P/Bag 201, Mzuzu 2, Malawi.
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Chavula G.
  • Chavula G.
  • University of Malawi-Polytechnic, P/Bag 303, Chichiri, Blantyre 3, Malawi.
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  •  Received: 20 September 2016
  •  Accepted: 19 October 2016
  •  Published: 31 December 2016

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