A SHORT OVERVIEW ON INDUSTRY 4.0 IN MAINTENANCE OF HYDROPOWER PLANTS

Abstract

Energy generation in hydropower plants is becoming of greater importance with the introduction of other renewable energy technologies because of its ability to stabilize the grid. The arising issues are that hydropower units are often operated in unfavorable conditions, away from their optimal design domain, and the need for updated hydropower scheduling for optimal water management. With the modern technologies brought by Industry 4.0, potential answers arise to resolve the mentioned issues and to optimize hydropower generation as well as to offer greater reliability. This paper gives a short overview on these technologies and their benefits on maintenance in the field of hydropower.