network and hydropower representation. Swissmod captures the features and restrictions of run-of-river, yearly storage and … pumped-storage power plants and combines this with a network model of the river and water stream system to take the … interdependence of hydraulically coupled hydropower plants into account. In addition, the Swiss electricity network is represented …

Large hydropower dams are at the centre of a debate weighing the value and costs of renewable energy against the risks … of climate change. The debate is especially relevant on the African continent, which offers vast hydropower potential … structure P3 contracts to improve hydropower project value as well as insure sponsors against climate risk. …