Title : Strategies for Adapting Sustainable Hydroelectric Power Generation in Future Climate Change Scenario
Name : Dr. Halah Kadhim Tayyeh
University : Al-Qasim Green University
Country : Iraq
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Climate change is increasingly becoming a prominent issue in the 21st century due to its devastating socio-economic and environmental impacts. In particular, Hydroelectric power generation is a renewable and clean energy source that plays a vital role in global energy production. However, climate change is affecting the reliability and sustainability of hydropower due to changes in water availability, seasonal variability, and extreme weather events. This paper examines various methods to address the challenges climate change poses to hydroelectric power generation. The approaches discussed include optimizing dam and reservoir operations through advanced hydrological forecasting, integrating real-time climate data, and using machine learning algorithms for adaptive water management. Additionally, the study explores the development of multi-reservoir systems to improve water storage and distribution, the use of pumped storage as a flexible energy solution, and the diversification of energy portfolios by combining hydropower with other renewable sources like solar and wind. Furthermore, analyze the benefits of enhancing infrastructure resilience, retrofitting existing facilities, and adopting sustainable practices to reduce greenhouse gas emissions linked to hydropower reservoirs. The findings suggest that a combination of technological innovations, improved environmental modelling, and policy adaptations is essential for ensuring the future viability of hydroelectric power in an increasingly changing climate.
Keywords: Mitigation Strategies, Climate Change, Renewable Energy, Reservoir Operation, Sustainable Production, Emission Scenario Trends.Halah Kadhim Tayyeh AL-Nealy
halahkad2020@gmail.com
Biography
Halah Kadhim Tayyeh AL-Nealy, based in Al-Saidiya, Baghdad, Iraq, is an accomplished civil engineer specializing in water resource engineering. She holds a Ph.D. in Water Resource Engineering from the University of Babylon (2023–2024), a Master’s degree in the same field from the same university (2013–2015), and a Bachelor’s in Civil Engineering from Al-Qadissiayh University (2008–2012). Halah has extensive teaching experience, serving as a lecturer at AL-Mustaqbal College University (2017–2019), Al-Qasim Green University (2018–2023), and Al-Qadissiayh University (2015–2016), where she taught courses related to fluid mechanics, hydrology, soil investigation, and hydraulic structures. Her research focuses on hydraulic performance, climate change impacts on hydropower, soil stabilization, and concrete behavior, with multiple publications on these topics in reputed journals and conferences, including a case study published in Applied Energy. Halah also holds a patent for an innovative hospital wastewater treatment unit using activated carbon sponge technology. She actively maintains academic profiles on platforms such as ResearchGate, Google Scholar, ORCID, and Publons, showcasing her contributions to civil engineering. Additionally, she is proficient in various software and programming tools, including AutoCAD, MATLAB, Flow 3D, STAADPRO, and HEC-RAS, along with expertise in statistical and hydrological modeling tools like SWAT, ArcGIS, and XLStat.