Reconstructing Millennial-Scale Streamflow Variability to Assess Near-Future Risks to Water-Generated Renewable Energy

Grant number: LP120200811 | Funding period: 2013 - 2016

Completed

Abstract

Hydroelectric power is a key component of Australia's national renewable energy policy. The project will combine Hydro Tasmania's water supply and distribution network with historical reconstructions of streamflow variability to conduct stress tests of future water supplies and hydroelectric generating capacity for the Australian power grid.

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