Hydro 2.0: Energy Development with a High Environmental Standard

OPINION

In this section we return to the question of the hydroelectric potential planning and we evaluate how new techniques and computational resources can be used for a more transparent and objective process, able to balance economic development and environmental conservation.

REGULATIONS

The Regulations section in this edition discusses the issue of relief from responsibility.

WATER RESOURCES AND ENVIRONMENT

In this section we assess the status of reservoirs’ volume and the management of their surroundings, discussing the guideline to define their marginal strip.

INTERNATIONAL

The international section in this issue discusses the benefits of electric vehicles and their possible substitution or complementarity with biofuels.

SUPPLY

This section features the updated balance of energy demand and structural supply for the coming years, and includes our traditional delay meter.