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Dual water-electricity cooperation improves economic benefits and water equality in the Lancang-Mekong River Basin

Engineering and Technology

Dual water-electricity cooperation improves economic benefits and water equality in the Lancang-Mekong River Basin

B. Zhang, Y. Li, et al.

This research by Bingyao Zhang, Yu Li, Chi Zhang, Chunhong Hu, Guangtao Fu, and Ximing Cai presents an innovative dual water-electricity cooperation framework for transboundary river basins. The study, focusing on the Lancang-Mekong River Basin, reveals how this approach can enhance economic benefits and promote equitable water use across regions, paving the way for sustainable cooperation.

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Abstract
This paper introduces a dual water-electricity cooperation (DWEC) framework for transboundary river basins, combining water and electricity trading to address conflicting demands. Applying this to the Lancang-Mekong River Basin, the study shows DWEC significantly improves economic benefits and regional water use equality. Electricity trading compensates water exporters, maximizing basin-wide benefits and encouraging participation. The framework offers a viable path for sustainable transboundary cooperation.
Publisher
Nature Communications
Published On
Oct 06, 2023
Authors
Bingyao Zhang, Yu Li, Chi Zhang, Chunhong Hu, Guangtao Fu, Ximing Cai
Tags
water-electricity cooperation
transboundary river basins
economic benefits
water use equality
Lancang-Mekong River Basin
sustainable cooperation

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