A SAMPLE OF THE FUNCTIONAL PROPERTY OF DAMMED HPPS: KESİKKÖPRÜ DAM AND HPP

Abstract

Hydraulic energy is the first renewable resource evaluated for electricity generation purposes. Historically viewed, since the beginning of the 20th century, hydraulic energy installed power has achieved a significant increase on a global scale due to the advantages it offers in terms of the cost of electricity generation. In addition, global climate change measures and countries ' energy supply security objectives have further strengthened the strategic role of hydraulic energy. There are three types of hydraulic power generation. These are HPPs with dams, HPPs with regulators and PSHs. However, although dammed HPPs are identified with direct electricity generation, there are other reasons for the construction of these structures. These can be listed as agricultural irrigation, drinking and potable water supply, flood control, recreation, fishing and transportation activities. Kesikköprü Dam and HPP, which is a working area, is an example of the functional characteristics mentioned.