Mapping Sites for Retrofitting non-Powered Dams in Romania as Renewable Power Sources

Abstract

In the context of growing need for energy and the shift to low-carbon energy sources, innovating solutions in the renewable energy sector are encouraged. Currently, hydropower is the largest source of renewable energy in the world and is expected to play a major role in future power systems. Many dams in Romania are not equipped for hydropower generation, and they can represent a potential for new power production in the existing river system, most likely not adding new major environmental impacts to the already regulated systems. This paper presents a methodology to identify and analyze for retrofitting dams having hydropower potential applied on Romanian territory. The data base applied consists of dams and small sills, having any type of use.

Mapping Sites for Retrofitting non-Powered Dams in Romania as Renewable Power Sources