Hydroelectric Power
Reservoir, run-of-river and pumped-storage hydropower; dams, turbines and environmental impact.
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Purulia Pumped Storage Power Station
The 900 MW Purulia Pumped Storage Power Station in West Bengal, India, provides critical grid frequency regulation and peak load management.
Waipapa Power Station: Hydroelectric Infrastructure on the Waikato River
Waipapa Power Station is the smallest hydroelectric plant on New Zealand's Waikato River, operated by Mercury Energy.
Palmiet Pumped Storage Scheme: Engineering and Environmental Heritage
Palmiet Pumped Storage Scheme is a 400 MW hydroelectric plant in South Africa, operated by Eskom since 1983.
Glomfjord power plant: Hydroelectric infrastructure and wartime history in Norway
History and technical evolution of the Glomfjord hydroelectric plant in Norway, from 1920 Pelton turbines to modern Francis units.
Kouhrang 2 Hydroelectric Power Station
Kouhrang 2 is a 33.3 MW hydroelectric power station in Iran, diverting water from the Kouhrang River to the Zayandeh basin.
Shin-Takasegawa Pumped Storage Station: Engineering and Operations
Japan's second-tallest dam powers this 1280 MW pumped storage facility in Nagano Prefecture.
Dolgelley power station: Combined diesel and hydroelectric infrastructure in Gwynedd
History and technical specifications of the Dolgelley power station, a combined diesel and hydroelectric plant in Wales operating from 1936...
Svitavsko Lake: Hydrology and Ecology in the Hutovo Blato Nature Park
Svitavsko Lake is a semi-artificial lake in Bosnia and Herzegovina, part of the Hutovo Blato Nature Park complex.
Jiangya Dam: Engineering and Infrastructure in Hunan
Jiangya Dam is a 131 m concrete gravity dam in Hunan, China, featuring innovative RCC construction and 300 MW hydroelectric capacity.
Sinclair Dam Hydroelectric Generating Plant
Overview of the Sinclair Dam hydroelectric plant on the Oconee River in Georgia, operated by Georgia Power.
Tagokura Dam: Hydroelectric Infrastructure and Railway Heritage in Fukushima
Tagokura Dam is a gravity dam in Fukushima, Japan, supplying a 380 MW power station. Its construction created the Tadami Line railway.
Hanabanilla Dam: Cuba's Largest Hydroelectric Infrastructure
Hanabanilla Dam in Cuba is the country's largest hydroelectric power station, providing 43 MW of power and irrigation water.
Gilgel Gibe I Dam: Hydroelectric Infrastructure on the Omo Basin
Overview of the Gilgel Gibe I Dam in Ethiopia, a 184 MW hydroelectric facility on the Gilgel Gibe River commissioned in 2004.
Tonstad Hydroelectric Power Station
Tonstad is Norway's largest hydroelectric power station by annual production, located in Agder county with 960 MW capacity.
Doroodzan Dam: Hydroelectric and Irrigation Infrastructure in Fars Province
Doroodzan Dam in Iran provides irrigation, flood control and 10 MW of hydroelectric power on the Kor River.
Dniester Pumped Storage Power Station: Engineering and Development
Profile of the Dniester Pumped Storage Power Station in Ukraine, covering its design, construction history, and operational status.
Ganges Barrage Project: Proposed Infrastructure and Cancellation
Analysis of the proposed Ganges Barrage in Bangladesh, its design, costs, and formal cancellation in 2017.
Haditha Dam: Engineering, History and Strategic Role in Iraq's Power Grid
Overview of the Haditha Dam in Iraq, its 660 MW hydroelectric capacity, construction history and strategic importance.
Pangani Falls Dam: Hydroelectric Infrastructure in Tanzania
Overview of the Pangani Falls Dam in Tanzania, its 68 MW capacity, Scandinavian funding, and role in regional power supply.
Amlach power station
Run-of-river hydroelectric station on the Drava river in Austria, operated by TIWAG.