Hydropower Optimization: Study of the System of the Rivers Las Cañas-Gastona-Medina

Abstract

Hydroelectric power generation offers significant advantages in terms of total costs and stands today as an environmentally sustainable alternative. The current development of several hydroelectric projects in Argentina shows that there is a high potential for the development of renewable energy sources, with major environmental advantages over other ways of generating energy. The renewable nature of these sources contrasts with the finite nature of domestic fossil resources. In this context, hydropower is a mature, accessible and efficient option to meet the growing demand for energy services in the country. Optimization applied to hydroelectric designs allows for adequate solutions for each power system. This article presents hydropower optimization for the Multipurpose River System of Las Cañas, Gastona and Medina.