Articles | Volume 376
https://doi.org/10.5194/piahs-376-3-2018
https://doi.org/10.5194/piahs-376-3-2018
01 Feb 2018
 | 01 Feb 2018

Modelling the water energy nexus: should variability in water supply impact on decision making for future energy supply options?

James D. S. Cullis, Nicholas J. Walker, Fadiel Ahjum, and Diego Juan Rodriguez

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Energy Research Data Portal for South Africa UCT http://energydata.uct.ac.za/

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Short summary
This study describes a model for incorporating regional variability in water supply costs into an energy planning model and the impacts of this on the most sustainable future energy mix for a country as well as the potential impact that energy related policies can have on the future of water supply availability in different regions. Modeling of the water-energy nexus is particularly relevant as water supply becomes more variable due to climate change and a potential constraint on development.