TY - JOUR
T1 - Using off-grid hydropower for community-led flood resilience : an integrated systems approach
AU - Schismenos, Spyros
AU - Stevens, Garry J.
AU - Emmanouloudis, Dimitrios
AU - Georgeou, Nichole
AU - Shrestha, Surendra
AU - Katopodes, Nikolaos D.
PY - 2022
Y1 - 2022
N2 - The need for reliable energy is an ongoing challenge. Poor energy access, particularly in off-grid areas, constrains socioeconomic development and reduces resilience against natural hazards. With water-based disasters becoming more frequent and intense, it is important that holistic insights are applied to the assessment of community vulnerabilities and capabilities. Humanitarian engineering interventions that combine renewable energy and flood early warning at the local level offer comprehensive solutions, have long-term potential, and promote synergies between community and professional stakeholders. This study examines a community-centered approach to localised hydropower and flood response within a framework of sustainable development. Using a systems approach, we develop strategies that potentially address multiple needs, including the intersecting needs of key stakeholder groups.
AB - The need for reliable energy is an ongoing challenge. Poor energy access, particularly in off-grid areas, constrains socioeconomic development and reduces resilience against natural hazards. With water-based disasters becoming more frequent and intense, it is important that holistic insights are applied to the assessment of community vulnerabilities and capabilities. Humanitarian engineering interventions that combine renewable energy and flood early warning at the local level offer comprehensive solutions, have long-term potential, and promote synergies between community and professional stakeholders. This study examines a community-centered approach to localised hydropower and flood response within a framework of sustainable development. Using a systems approach, we develop strategies that potentially address multiple needs, including the intersecting needs of key stakeholder groups.
UR - http://hdl.handle.net/1959.7/uws:60601
U2 - 10.1080/14786451.2021.1961773
DO - 10.1080/14786451.2021.1961773
M3 - Article
SN - 1478-6451
VL - 41
SP - 594
EP - 608
JO - International Journal of Sustainable Energy
JF - International Journal of Sustainable Energy
IS - 6
ER -