Solar power generation in the river

Which areas are suitable for hydro-thermal power generation?

Areas with plentiful water and fuel resources, but lacking renewable energy sources such as wind and solar energy are suitable for operating hydro-thermal power generation systems, or areas that are less developed and have no ability to utilize renewable energy are also suitable for power generation through the system.

Which countries increase the capacity of solar PV & hydropower?

Since the wind potential is rather limited in the region, the three countries increase the capacities of solar PV (particularly in Thailand) and hydropower (mostly in Laos and Cambodia). Solar PV capacity expansion amounts to 52 GW in 2025 and continues to grow steadily in the following years to reach 68.2 GW by 2037.

Can a multisector hydropower increase Volta River flow variability?

We develop and apply an artificial intelligence-assisted multisector design framework in Ghana, which shows how hydropower’s flexibility alone could enable expanding intermittent renewables by 38% but would increase sub-daily Volta River flow variability by up to 22 times compared to historical baseload hydropower operations.

Are hydro-related power generation systems based on three or four types of energy?

However, research on power generation systems including three or four types of energy is relatively low. Therefore, this paper considers hydro-related power generation systems consisting of two, three, and four energy sources.

When is wind and solar energy available?

Generally, wind and solar energy appear high from November to May (dry season) and low from June to October (rainy season). This distinctive feature of wind and solar resources in the region is naturally complementary to hydropower characteristics.

Should hydropower be used to smooth PVS variable generation?

Therefore, we claim that if the hydropower were to be used to smooth PVs variable generation then at least two or more turbines should be installed to maximize the efficiency of water usage. The effectiveness of water usage will be achieved by ensuring that the turbine operates in the high efficiency zone.