Flow Regime Changes: From Impounding a Temperate Lowland River to Small Hydropower Operations

Flow Regime Changes: From Impounding a Temperate Lowland River to Small Hydropower Operations

This article discusses the environmental issues facing small hydropower plants (SHPs) operating in temperate lowland rivers of Lithuania. The research subjects are two medium head reservoir type hydro schemes considered within a context of the global fleet of SHPs in the country. This research consi...

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Main Authors: Petras Punys, Antanas Dumbrauskas, Egidijus Kasiulis, Gitana Vyčienė, Linas Šilinis
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2015-07-01
Series:Energies
Subjects:
small hydropower
small reservoirs
natural and altered flow regime
hydrograph ramping
hydro turbines
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/8/7/7478

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