Multi-criteria risk assessment: Case study of a large hydroelectric project

Run-of-river hydroelectric plants along Amazon River tributaries have been shown to be an ecologically viable alternative to meet Brazilian energy demand. These plants are a solution to add capacity. However, due to geographic and socioeconomic characteristics of this region, there are risks that cannot be disregarded. This study reports the application of multi-criteria analysis to identify risk events for the Santo Antonio Hydroelectric Plant...