Power-generation system vulnerability and adaptation to changes in climate and water resources
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Hydropower and thermoelectric power produces about 98% of the global electricity production. Climate change impacts on this type of electricity production. The research project assessed the vulnerability of hydropower and thermoelectric power-generation systems over the world and tested several adaptation options. It is expected that usable capacity of hydropower plants will decrease by 61-74% and 81-86% of the thermoelectric power plants worldwide for 2040-2069. The research was carried out by IIASA.
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Nature Climate ChangePublished in Climate-ADAPT Jun 07 2016 - Last Modified in Climate-ADAPT Dec 12 2023