Hydroelectric Power
Reservoir, run-of-river and pumped-storage hydropower; dams, turbines and environmental impact.
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Kvilldal Power Station
Kvilldal is a 1240 MW hydroelectric power station in Suldal, Norway, operated by Statkraft Energi since 1981.
Hoover Dam: Engineering, History and Regional Impact
Overview of the Hoover Dam on the Colorado River, its construction during the Great Depression, and its role in US hydroelectric infrastruct...
Olidan Hydroelectric Power Station: Engineering and Operations
Olidan Hydroelectric Power Station in Trollhättan, Sweden, opened in 1910. It was the first large-scale hydro project in Sweden and led to t...
Merwedekanaal Power Plant: Thermal Infrastructure on the Utrecht Waterway
Profile of the Merwedekanaal thermal power station in Utrecht, Netherlands, operated by Eneco with a 427 MW capacity.
Kegums Hydroelectric Power Plant: Infrastructure on the Daugava
Overview of the Kegums Hydroelectric Power Plant in Latvia, owned by Latvenergo with a 240 MW capacity on the Daugava river.
Hydroelectric power in Sweden
Hydroelectric power in Sweden
Harspranget Hydroelectric Power Station
Harspranget is a hydroelectric power station on the Lule River in Sweden, operated by Vattenfall since 1951.
Tasiilaq Powerplant: Engineering and Operations
Overview of the Tasiilaq power plant in Greenland, covering its hybrid hydro-diesel generation, grid integration, and operational challenges...
Seitevare Powerplant: Engineering and Operations
Overview of the Seitevare hydroelectric power plant, its engineering design, operational history, and role in the regional energy grid.
Tonstad Powerplant: Hydroelectric Infrastructure in Agder
Overview of the Tonstad hydroelectric power station in Sirdal, Norway, operated by Sira-Kvina Power Company with a 960 MW capacity.
Sisimiut Powerplant: Engineering and Operations
Overview of the Sisimiut Powerplant in Greenland, covering its hybrid hydro-diesel generation, capacity, and grid integration.
Stalon Powerplant: Engineering and Operations
Overview of the Stalon Hydroelectric Power Plant, its engineering design, operational metrics, and regional grid impact.
Jostedal Power Plant: Engineering and Operations
Overview of Jostedal Power Plant in Norway, a run-of-river hydroelectric facility on the Jostedalselva river, detailing its capacity, turbin...
Hojum Hydroelectric Power Station: Engineering and Operations
Overview of the Hojum Hydroelectric Power Station in Trollhättan, Sweden, including its 170 MW capacity, turbine specifications, and role in...
Kelly Ridge Powerplant: Engineering and Operations
Overview of the Kelly Ridge hydroelectric facility in California, covering its engineering, grid role, and operational metrics.
Porsi Power Plant: Engineering and Operations
Overview of the Porsi Hydroelectric Power Plant in India, including its capacity, turbine technology, and role in the regional grid.
Lilla Edet Power Plant: Engineering and Operations
Overview of the Lilla Edet Hydroelectric Power Plant in Sweden, covering its run-of-river design, turbine technology, and role in the Göta C...
Laxede Power Plant: Engineering and Operations
Technical overview of the Laxede Hydroelectric Power Plant in Norway, covering its run-of-river design, turbine specifications, and grid int...
Thermalito Diversion Dam and Hydroelectric Plant: Engineering and Operations
Overview of the Thermalito Diversion Dam and Hydroelectric Plant in California, detailing its run-of-the-river design, grid integration, and...
Kanaker Hydroelectric Power Plant: Engineering and Operations
Overview of the Kanaker Hydroelectric Power Plant in Yerevan, Armenia, including its engineering, operational history, and role in the regio...