Impact of Variation in Climatic Parameters on Hydropower Generation: A Case of Super Dordi Hydropower Project Kha in Nepal
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Abstract
Nepal has substantial potential to generate electricity through hydropower projects.
Most of the hydropower projects in Nepal are Run-off-River (ROR) types.
Significant seasonal variation can be pronounced on its river basins resulting in
higher streamflow & higher hydropower generation during the wet/summer season
and just reverse scenario in case of the dry/winter season. Thus, ROR-type
hydropower in Nepal is more susceptible to Climate Change.
This study assesses the impact of variation in climatic parameters on the power
generation of Super Dordi Hydropower Project Kha and streamflow of Dordi River
by implementing WEAP model using the meteorological and hydrological data
from 1976 to 2004 under Reference & Climatic Scenarios.
Super Dordi Hydropower Project Kha is located in Lamjung District in the Western
Development Region of Nepal. It is a Run-off-River type of project being
developed by Peoples Hydropower Company Ltd. The Geographical coordinate of
the project area lies between Longitudes 84o34’15” E and 84o31’00” E, Latitudes
28o18’50” N and 28o16’20” N.
Description
Nepal has substantial potential to generate electricity through hydropower projects.
Most of the hydropower projects in Nepal are Run-off-River (ROR) types.
Significant seasonal variation can be pronounced on its river basins resulting in
higher streamflow & higher hydropower generation during the wet/summer season
and just reverse scenario in case of the dry/winter season. Thus, ROR-type
hydropower in Nepal is more susceptible to Climate Change.