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D-HYDROFLEX: An Architectural Framework for Digitalization, Flexibility and Sustainability on Hydro Power Plants

Bouzinis, P; Dalamagkas, C; Drivakou, K; Hernamperez-Manso, P; Martin-Crespo, A; Rodriguez-Carro, S; Vega-Martinez, C; ... Tsironi, E; + view all (2025) D-HYDROFLEX: An Architectural Framework for Digitalization, Flexibility and Sustainability on Hydro Power Plants. In: Proceedings of the 21st International Conference on Distributed Computing in Smart Systems and the Internet of Things (DCOSS-IoT 2025). (pp. pp. 413-419). IEEE Green open access

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Abstract

Hydropower plays a crucial role in renewable energy, generating more electricity than any other renewable source. It is expected to remain a significant contributor into the following decade and will continue to be vital in decarbonizing the power system and enhancing the flexibility of the grid. However, to meet the evolving demands of modern power systems, hydropower plants (HPPs) should focus on increasing flexibility and sustainability. To address this need, this paper presents the D-HYDROFLEX architectural framework, which introduces a toolkit of digital solutions for the modernization and digital renovation of HPPs. More specifically, the D-HYDROFLEX architecture outlines the components of the target system, including a suite of tools, their interconnection and their interaction with the physical infrastructure of the HPP. Finally, a link of this toolkit with a wide range of applications is provided, such as operational maximization, predictive maintenance, decision support, forecasting, hydrological modeling, HPP hybridization, biodiversity impact monitoring, and cybersecurity.

Type: Proceedings paper
Title: D-HYDROFLEX: An Architectural Framework for Digitalization, Flexibility and Sustainability on Hydro Power Plants
Event: DCOSS-IoT 2025
Dates: 9 Jun 2025 - 11 Jun 2025
Open access status: An open access version is available from UCL Discovery
DOI: 10.1109/DCOSS-IoT65416.2025.00072
Publisher version: https://doi.org/10.1109/dcoss-iot65416.2025.00072
Language: English
Additional information: This version is the author accepted manuscript. For information on re-use, please refer to the publisher’s terms and conditions.
Keywords: Visualization , Hydroelectric power generation , Process control , Computer architecture , Smart systems , Power systems , Smart grids , Sustainable development , Monitoring , Predictive maintenance
UCL classification: UCL
UCL > Provost and Vice Provost Offices > UCL BEAMS
UCL > Provost and Vice Provost Offices > UCL BEAMS > Faculty of the Built Environment
URI: https://discovery.ucl.ac.uk/id/eprint/10213366
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