Analysis of hydrological dynamics and hydropower generation in a West African anthropized watershed in a context of climate change

Koffi, Kouadio; Amoussou, Ernest; Coulibaly, Talnan Jean Honoré; Diedhiou, Arona; Coulibaly, Houebagnon Saint Jean-Patrick; Didi, Regis; Savané, Issiaka

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“…The study area is the WBW, which is located in central-northern Côte d'Ivoire (West Africa), between latitudes 6 • 30 ′ and 10 • 30 ′ N and longitudes 5 • and 6 • 30 ′ W, with an area of ∼32,400 km² (Figure 1). The WBW is an elongated basin with a perimeter of ∼1,020 km and a Gravelius compactness index K G value of 1.59 (Kouadio et al, 2020). The source of the WBR is situated in the northern part of Côte d'Ivoire between Boundiali and Korhogo at an altitude of 480 m. The basin is under the influence of two climates, namely, the Baoulean or equatorial transitional climate and the Sudanese or tropical transitional climate (Goula et al, 2007).…”

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“…The contribution of hydropower to the energy mix in Côte d'Ivoire is low, at ∼20% (Ivorian Company of Electricity, 2016). The impacts of hydroclimatic variability on surface water, as determined in previous White Bandama Watershed (WBW) studies (Kouame et al, 2019;Kouadio et al, 2020) and the increasing need for rural electrification with rapid population growth in Côte d'Ivoire have resulted in the need for additional hydropower generation sites. It is therefore important to evaluate the hydropower potential and plan future hydropower development sites.…”

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Assessing the Hydropower Potential Using Hydrological Models and Geospatial Tools in the White Bandama Watershed (Côte d'Ivoire, West Africa)

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An assessment of hydropower potential at the watershed scale was conducted at the White Bandama Watershed (WBW) in Côte d'Ivoire (West Africa). The method used involves the application of a hydrological model [Soil and Water Assessment Tool (SWAT)] coupled with a Quantum Geographic Information System (QGIS), denoted as QSWAT, to assess the water resource availability and hydropower potential of streams and determine potential hydropower sites for future hydropower development in the watershed. Geospatial data about the topography, soil types, land use/land cover, weather, and discharge were considered in hydrological and hydro-geomorphological characterization of the watershed. Streamflow and climate data-enabled model operation and simulation of the hydrology of the watershed. The model performance and robustness were confirmed with the p-factor, r-factor, coefficient of determination R2, and Nash–Sutcliffe (NS) efficiency coefficient. The hydropower potential of streams was evaluated by considering the simulated streamflow and water head. A total of 22 future hydropower sites was identified, geolocated, and classified with an estimated total production capacity of 538.56 MW.

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Assessing the Hydropower Potential Using Hydrological Models and Geospatial Tools in the White Bandama Watershed (Côte d'Ivoire, West Africa)

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Impact of climate and land use/land cover change on Lobo reservoir inflow, West-Central of Côte d'Ivoire

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Consequences of precipitation variability and socio-economic activity on surface water in the Vranso water basin (Burkina Faso)

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The aim of this study is to analyse rainfall variability and its impact on surface water in the Vranso catchment. To achieve this, the methodology consisted of collecting primary and secondary data. The primary data was acquired using a survey technique, while the secondary data was based on meteorological data (rainfall) and a literature review. Data processing was based on the standardised rainfall index (SPI), the Martonne aridity index and the standardised flow index. (SFI), and the frequency index (FI). The study shows that rainfall variability is significant over the period 1985-2014. This variability is reflected in alternating dry and wet periods. The study also shows that rainfall variability has an impact on flows in the Vranso catchment. Agricultural activities, gold panning and livestock farming contribute to the drying up of water bodies in the catchment. It would be useful for the regional authorities to tackle this problem by formulating conservation policies for these areas.

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Analysis of hydrological dynamics and hydropower generation in a West African anthropized watershed in a context of climate change

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Assessing the Hydropower Potential Using Hydrological Models and Geospatial Tools in the White Bandama Watershed (Côte d'Ivoire, West Africa)

Assessing the Hydropower Potential Using Hydrological Models and Geospatial Tools in the White Bandama Watershed (Côte d'Ivoire, West Africa)

Impact of climate and land use/land cover change on Lobo reservoir inflow, West-Central of Côte d'Ivoire

Consequences of precipitation variability and socio-economic activity on surface water in the Vranso water basin (Burkina Faso)

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