AN OPERATION SUPPORTING SYSTEM FOR HYDROELTCTRIC DAMS TO IMPROVE FLOOD CONTROL AND POWER GENERATION

Abstract

 We developed an operation support system for a single hydroelectric dam using ensemble flood prediction to reduce water-related disaster risks intensified by climate change and increase renewable energy generation promoted by the Carbon Neutral policy. The system was experimentally applied to dam operation simulations for warm seasons of two consecutive years. The results showed that the system successfully contributed to controlling flood risk while increasing hydropower generation.