Improving the efficiency of power grids with small hydropower plants

Abstract

The analysis of the current state of power grids and their efficiency is carried out, the role of small hydropower plants in the energy system is defined, and the main problems and challenges in their operation are identified. The factors of efficiency improvement, such as technical aspects of management and support of small hydropower plants, financial and economic aspects of optimizing the operation of grids, and social aspects of the introduction and development of small hydropower plants are considered. In addition, new technologies and innovations in this area, as well as the benefits and challenges they create, are considered, and prospects for further research in this area are formulated.