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Run-of-River: a Powerful solution for harnessing hydropower potential of the Bouregreg watershed in Morocco

IWRA World Water Congress 2025 Marrakech Morocco
Water-Energy-Food-Ecosystems Nexus - WEFE NEXUS
Author(s): Imane El Kasimi, Moulay Driss Hasnaoui, Driss Khomsi, Ahmed Bouziane, and Amal Aboulhassane
Imane El Kasimi, Moulay Driss Hasnaoui, Driss Khomsi, Ahmed Bouziane, and Amal Aboulhassane
Mohammadia School of Engineers, Mohammed V University
2nd December 2025

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Abstract

Conclusions

 The hydropower estimates presented here are based on theoretical calculations. A more realistic assessment would require integrating technical, environmental, and economic constraints.

• The analysis was conducted using the median hydrological year. Therefore, evaluating the potential for each individual year would provide insight into the interannual variability of hydropower production.

• Future work should incorporate climate change scenarios to assess long-term impacts on runoff and hydropower availability.

• Publication: Findings related to the Grou sub-watershed have been published recently in the International Journal of Renewable Energy Development, in the article titled: “Optimal hydropower potential assessment in semi-arid regions,” by Imane El Kasimi, Moulay Driss Hasnaoui, Driss Khomsi, Ahmed Bouziane, and Amal Aboulhassane.