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A proposed hydroelectric station has an available head of 30 m, a catchment area of 50 x 106 sq. m, the rainfall for which is 120 cm per annum. If 70% of the total rainfall can be collected, calculate the power that could be generated. Assume the following efficiencies: Penstock 95%, Turbine 80%, and Generator 85%.

a. 253 kW

b. 678 kW

c. 214 kW

d. 925 kW

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