Hydropower versus irrigation—an analysis of global patterns

Numerous reservoirs around the world provide multiple flow regulation functions; key among these are hydroelectricity production and water releases for irrigation. These functions contribute to energy and food security at national, regional and global levels. While reservoir operations for hydroelec...

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Bibliographic Details

Main Authors:	Zeng, Ruijie, Cai, Ximing, Ringler, Claudia, Zhu, Tingju
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	Inglés
Published:	IOP Publishing 2017
Subjects:	food production economic growth water power machine learning water reservoirs population irrigation climate change mitigation food security hydraulic structures hydroelectric power flood control irrigation sources energy climate change
Online Access:	https://hdl.handle.net/10568/95861