As the share of renewable energy grows worldwide, flexible energy production from peak-
operating hydropower and the phenomenon of hydropeaking have received increasing …

Hydropower globally represents the main source of renewable energy, and provides several
benefits, eg, water storage and flexibility; on the other hand, it may cause significant impacts …

Hydropower is the giant of the renewable energy sector, and a well-established source of
energy. In order to reduce the impacts of new barriers in rivers, the retrofitting of existing …

Lubricant oil is used in hydropower units to minimize friction, improving the turbine efficiency
and reducing the wear. However, oil production is a pollutant process, while eventual spills …

Unnatural changes in river flow patterns resulting from peak‐operating hydropower plants
adversely impact freshwater ecosystems. In particular, the rapid dewatering of shoreline …

Hydropower structures are typically made of materials that are available in most parts of the
world, such as steel, concrete, and—to a lesser extent—copper, and do not use critical …

This article seeks to explore the compelling strategic impact of Ethiopia's hydroelectric
energy exports on the regional integration of the Horn of Africa. The study employed a …

Hydropower is a complex system within the Water-Energy-Food-Ecosystem nexus, as it
interacts with all the Earth spheres. It presents several advantages with respect to other …

The European Green Deal (European Commission 2019) is Europe's new growth strategy
(10). At its heart is the goal of becoming the world's first climate-neutral continent by 2050. In …

Energy systems across the world are rapidly shifting towards more sustainable ways of
energy production, propelled by the urgent challenges of climate change. Variable …