Santiago Reyna1, Teresa Reyna1, Fabián Fulginiti1, María Lábaque1, J. Lande2.

(1. Faculty of Exact, Physical and Natural Sciences, National University of Cordoba, Argentina;

2. Lande y Asociados, Piedras 77, Buenos Aires, 1070, Argentina)

 

 

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 Multi-purpose River System of Las Cañas, Gastona and Medina.

 

 

Key words: hydroelectricity; Potrero del Clavillo; Tucumán; Catamarca; hydraulic power; hydroelectric optimization; sustainable

 

JEL code: Q500