RE: Need more dams23 Jan 2019 10:47
Steve,
I live in a part of the world were heavy reliance was placed on dams to the almost exclusion of every thing else. results Dams getting to end of their operational life and most due to incompetence got to that point many years ahead of schedule. Dams need to be run off for maintenance and dredging.
Dams also interfere with watersheds and cause micro climates that result in drought and even more run off for irrigation at a time when the dams need minimum capacity to function.
A mix of Power generation source is the best way forward, with base loads being key involving; coal. diesel, hydro and other renewables