Assessment of hydro energy potential from rain fall data set in India through data analysis

Abstract

The assessment of hydro energy potential is a crucial aspect of sustainable energy planning, particularly in a country like India with abundant rainfall and diverse geographical features. This study focuses on assessing the hydro energy potential from rainfall data sets in India through data analysis. The research utilizes a comprehensive data set of rainfall patterns across different regions of India, considering factors such as spatial distribution, temporal variation, and intensity. In this analysis, data set of rainfall with different state of India is considered from 1931 to 2022. Various statistical and data analysis techniques are employed to analyze the data and identify the hydro energy potential inherent in the rainfall patterns. By integrating the rainfall data with relevant parameters like basin characteristics, topography, and hydrological features, a holistic understanding of the hydro energy potential in different regions of India is derived. The analysis includes the estimation of water availability, basin area and the feasibility of hydropower projects. According to the assessment it is find out Arunachal Pradesh, Coastal Karnataka, Lakshadweep, Kerala and Konkan Goa are the suitable location for develop more hydro power plant. Based on the numerical results, it is also find out the, Western Ghats, NorthEast India and Himalayan Region have high hydro energy potential with the average rainfall are 3,500 - 5,000 (mm), 2,500 - 4,500 (mm) and 1,500 - 3,500 (mm), respectively.

Keywords

• Rainfall
• Basin area
• Descriptive statistics
• Data analysis