Climate change shifts seasons, impacting energy potential and construction schedules drastically.
Climate change is causing shifts in the start of rainy and dry seasons. Researchers studied the Kalijirak River in Indonesia to assess its potential for generating electrical energy. They found that the river flow in the dry season could generate up to 1,458 m3/s of energy. By analyzing rainfall intensity and discharge, they determined that the start of the rainy season has shifted back by four periods, and the start of the dry season has also shifted back by four periods. This delay in seasons affects the timing of construction projects. The annual energy potential of the river is estimated to be 64,774,372 kWh.