Abstract

GALBAN-RODRIGUEZ, Liber; SANCHEZ-LOPEZ, Paula; BRITO-SOUVANELL, Ángel Luis  and  HERRERA-HERNANDEZ, Ariadna. Hydroelectric potential in mountain hydrographic basins subject to Cuban environmental regulations: Notes for its use. Bol. cienc. tierra [online]. 2023, n.53, pp.38-48.  Epub Mar 14, 2024. ISSN 0120-3630.  https://doi.org/10.15446/rbct.n53.106449.

Benefiting and improving the electrical service to residents in intricate and mountainous areas exposed to environmental regulations is a complex task due to the necessary care that must be taken in minimizing the environmental impacts that hydroelectric projects can generate. The main objective of this research is to determine and characterize the hydroelectric potential of the upper basin of the "La Magdalena" river in the Guamá Municipality, in the province of Santiago de Cuba, located in an area environmentally protected by the Cuban State. For this, a basic procedure was designed that had as fundamental results, the general characterization of the Basin, the determination of the ecological flow and optimal usable flow; as well as the hydroelectric potential of the basin and the recommendations regarding the type of hydraulic turbine to be installed in the area to guarantee electrification.

Keywords : hydroelectric potential; mountain hydrographic basins; environmental regulations; exploitation; La Magdalena.

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