*7.3. DSM with Hydro Energy Sources*

Generation sources pertaining to hydro-based sources are a major part of the power supply to grids. Complex hydropower-generating units installed in dams and tidal-based generation can be leveraged to a high extent, owing to their pollution-free generation and the replenishable source of waterbodies, which are naturally replenished via the water cycle. The major issues that are present in the existing power generation scenario that can affect DSM operation, to a certain extent, are highlighted as follows:


### *7.4. DSM with Waste-to-Energy Sources*

In recent times, waste-to-energy has gained significant potential in the renewable and biologically eco-friendly energy market owing to its nature-oriented disposal and pollutionfree generation. DSM can be implemented at the prosumer level, with the prosumers being active power generation sources putting greater emphasis on waste-to-energy potential as their preferred source of energy to defer them from using conventional grid-supplied electricity. However, the present scenario is plagued with many issues, some of which affect DSM integration with waste-to-energy potential as a potent source of power generation. Some of these issues are:

• Waste segregation and management on the ground level are the primary tasks that need to be focused on. In developed countries, this is not a major issue, as the general population is aware at a high level in comparison to countries with developing economies. Better awareness among the general masses can be a solution to the segregation and management of waste.

