Hydro power plants are classified as follows:
(i) Based on Capacity
- Micro Hydro Plant:
Capacity up to 100 kW - Mini Hydro Plant:
Capacity from 100 kW to 2 MW - Small Hydro Plant:
Capacity from 2 MW to 25 MW - Medium Hydro Plant:
Capacity from 25 MW to 100 MW - Large Hydro Plant:
Capacity above 100 MW
(iii) Based on Available Head
- Low Head Plant:
Head less than 30 m - Medium Head Plant:
Head between 30 m to 100 m - High Head Plant:
Head greater than 100 m