Hydropower

This unit covers all aspects of hydropower, including the fundamental physics behind energy storage in potential energy, the design and construction of hydropower systems and the operation of hydropower stations and their influence on the integrated electrical system. You will gain an appreciation of the principles, history and significance of hydropower within the national electricity market (NEM). You will learn to evaluate components and describe the process of designing and constructing hydropower stations, assess environmental values, impacts and management in hydropower projects and develop comprehensive environmental management strategies (EMS) for the lifecycle of hydropower projects. The unit places particular emphasis on the current trend towards pumped hydro energy storage (PHES), reflecting the latest industry trends and technological advancements.