The Study on the Hydropower Energy Potential of Western Catchment of Urmia Lake

Water is one of the main carriers of energy that is the necessary component of development requirement in every society. The main purpose of this study was to evaluate the hydropower potential of the western Watershed of Urmia Lake. The review of research that has been done in the rivers of these Area (Zollachay-Nazlouchay-Shahrchay-Barandozchay-Ghadarchay) showed that total useable water of these rivers are 1250.9 million qubic meter with 365.96 (GWH) of useable energy that could be used to meet 18% of electric power energy needs of west Azarbayjan province.