Parallel computing applied to the stochastic dynamic programming for long term operation planning of hydrothermal power systems

► We analyze to parallelization process of the Stochastic Dynamic Programming (SDP). ► This is applied to the long term hydrothermal system operation planning. ► We examine this approach applied to the Brazilian Power System. ► The parallel processing strategy adopted reduces significantly the computing time. ► This can be use by utilities/government to determine the optimal operation planning.