The process of finding optimal solution for utilization of hydro-energetic potential of a river flow is a very complex procedure, because it is necessary to find a compromise between an energetically optimal solution and a solution with lower negative influence on the environment and sociological conditions, which is often contradicatory in practice.
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[1] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/feature-article/optimal-utilization-hydro-energetic-potential-flows-moraca-river
[2] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/author/ratko-mitrovic
[3] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/journal/hydro-nepal
[4] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/rivers
[5] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/small-hydro-power
[6] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/river-basin
[7] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/hydrology
[8] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/hydroelectricity
[9] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/dams-irrigation