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註釋This study builds on the cost data developed in the ResourceAssessment in order to determine the economic feasibility andfinancial viability of the resource. For most of the 665 sitesidentified, the Resource Assessment provides capital andoperating cost estimates. Although technically feasible, thecost of developing the energy potential of many of these sitesmay exceed the cost of energy from an alternative source. Thatis, particular sites may not be economically feasible. Theeconomic value, as well as a consideration of the planningflexibility offered by the small hydro power resource isaddressed in Section 2. It may be the case however, that a siteis economically feasible from the social perspective, but thefinancial returns to a private developer would not justify theinvestment. In Section 3 the minimum financial rewards necessaryto develop the economic potential of the resource are considered. In Section 4, the effects of existing and potential publicpolicies for promoting development of the resource areconsidered. In Section 5 the conclusions and recommendations ofthe economic and financial assessment are presented.