doi: 10.18178/ijesd.2017.8.7.1005
Application of Geographic Information System (GIS) in Hydropower Resource Assessment: A Case Study in Misamis Occidental, Philippines
R. P. Tarife1
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A. P. Tahud1 , ,
H. A. R. C. P. Macalisang1,2 ,
M. T. T. Ignacio1,3
- 1the Phil-LiDAR 2
- 2the Department
- 3the Department of
Abstract
This study focuses on the application ofGeographical Information Systems (GIS) tools in identifyingand classifying the theoretical hydropower potential sites inMisamis Occidental, a province located in the region ofNorthern Mindanao in the Philippines. GIS based hydrologicalmodeling is performed on raster cells using topographical andmeteorological datasets. Input datasets include DigitalElevation Model (DEM), landuse-landcover, soil map,watershed boundary, weather data (precipitation, humidity andtemperature). The study has shown that 62% of the potentialsites are classified as micro hydropower (5kW-100kW potentialcapacity) and 38% are classified as pico (less than 5kW). Theresults of this study will help policy makers, public authorities,and investors in the energy sector to optimize the availableresources in selecting the suitable sites for small hydropowerplants with high power potential.
Keywords
- GIS
- hydropower
- renewable energy
- resource assessment
How to Cite
R. P. Tarife, A. P. Tahud, E. J. G. Gulben, H. A. R. C. P. Macalisang, and M. T. T. Ignacio, "Application of Geographic Information System (GIS) in Hydropower Resource Assessment: A Case Study in Misamis Occidental, Philippines," International Journal of Environmental Science and Development, vol. 8, no. 7, pp. 507-511, 2017. https://doi.org/10.18178/ijesd.2017.8.7.1005
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