Deterministic Optimal Management Strategy of Hydroelectric Power Plant

In this paper, we make a comparison between two management strategies of hydroelectric power plan consisting of multi-reservoirs. The first strategy is base on the maximization of the reservoir contents at the end of the exploitation horizon. The second strategy is base on the maximization of the reservoir contents at the end of the sub-periods of the same exploitation horizon. To solve such problem, we propose a new objective function model which permits to minimize the use of water. This model is based on the enhancement of the water value in function of its location in any reservoirs of the system and of the waterfall height. Hence, the objective function is represented in function of the water potential energy stored in all reservoirs.