Climate Change Assessment for Hydropower Project Licensing
Summary
Hydropower facilities often represent significant long-term investments to be in operation for decades to come. Hence, taking climate change into account during the design of new hydropower projects is critical to ensure adequate planning and water resource management. In this case study, Manitoba Hydro developed and strengthened a climate-related capacity in-house, assembling a team with the appropriate knowledge and aptitude, and produced a detailed climate change impact assessment for the Nelson River to evaluate water availability and reliability over medium- and long-term scenarios and to determine uncertainties and risks. Moreover, as the company’s understanding of its climate dependency has increased substantially over time, Manitoba Hydro incorporated the assessment of future climate into its business strategy and resource planning.
At a Glance
Country: | Canada |
Industry sector: | Generation |
Type of resources: | Hydro |
Type of energy: | Electricity |
Adaptation type: | Informational • Climate services • Management • Insurance and financial risk management • Re-organization and governance |
Organization: | Manitoba Hydro • Ouranos |
Organization type: | Research organisation • Utility |
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