Hydroelectric Power
Reservoir, run-of-river and pumped-storage hydropower; dams, turbines and environmental impact.
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Moinak Hydro Power Plant: Infrastructure on the Sharyn River
Moinak HPP is a 300 MW hydroelectric plant on Kazakhstan's Sharyn River, operated by Samruk Energy to meet peak load demands.
Mahoma Hydroelectric Power Station: Mini-Hydro Infrastructure in Western Uganda
Overview of the Mahoma Hydroelectric Power Station in Uganda, a 3.0 MW run-of-the-river facility developed by Sri Lankan investors.
Sefidrud Dam: Hydroelectric Infrastructure and Seismic Resilience in Northern Iran
Overview of the Sefidrud Dam in Gilan, Iran, its 87.5 MW capacity, and its structural response to the 1990 Manjil earthquake.
Cimarron Hydroelectric Power Project: Proposed Infrastructure on the Lempa River
Analysis of the proposed 261 MW Cimarron Hydroelectric Power Project in El Salvador, its environmental impact, and economic history.
Coire Glas power station
Proposed 1.3 GW pumped storage hydroelectric power station in the Scottish Highlands.
Baise Dam: Gravity Dam Infrastructure on the You River
Baise Dam is a 130m roller-compacted concrete gravity dam on China's You River with 540 MW capacity.
Lac de Vouglans: Hydroelectric Reservoir and Cultural Heritage in the Jura
Lac de Vouglans is a 16 km² hydroelectric reservoir in eastern France, created in 1968 by EDF on the river Ain, featuring the relocated Cart...
Uglich Hydroelectric Station: History and Modernization
Uglich Hydroelectric Station on the Volga River, Russia, operated since 1940. First of the Volga-Kama cascade, owned by RusHydro.
Jiangpinghe Dam: Hydroelectric Infrastructure on the Loushui River
Jiangpinghe Dam is a concrete face rock-fill embankment dam in Hubei, China, with 500 MW capacity.
Myitsone Dam: Suspended Hydroelectric Project and Sino-Myanmar Relations
Analysis of the suspended Myitsone Dam project in Myanmar, its geopolitical implications, and environmental controversies.
Kiymbi Dam: Hydroelectric Infrastructure in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
Overview of the Kiymbi Dam in DRC, its 1959 commissioning, technical specifications, and ongoing rehabilitation plans.
Dongjiang Dam: Hydroelectric Infrastructure on the Lishui River
Overview of the Dongjiang Dam, a 157 m arch dam in Hunan, China, featuring a 500 MW power station and significant reservoir capacity.
Baoquan Pumped Storage Power Station
Overview of the Baoquan Pumped Storage Power Station in Henan, China, its 1200 MW capacity, reservoir infrastructure, and operational mechan...
Tongbai Pumped Storage Power Station
1200 MW pumped storage facility in Zhejiang, China. Details on reservoirs, dam specs, and World Bank financing.
Vitimsky HPP Cascade: Proposed Hydroelectric Infrastructure in Siberia
Overview of the proposed Vitimsky HPP Cascade in Russia, detailing the six planned stages and their capacities.
Itaipu Dam: Binational Hydroelectric Infrastructure on the Paraná River
Itaipu Dam is a major hydroelectric facility on the Paraná River, shared by Brazil and Paraguay, with 14 GW capacity.
Okurodani Dam
Rock-fill dam on the Oshirakawa River in Gifu Prefecture, Japan, completed in 1971 with a 21.2 MW hydroelectric station.
Teshel Hydro Power Plant
Teshel HPP is a 60 MW hydroelectric facility in Bulgaria's Rhodope Mountains, operated by NEK EAD since 1972.
One Mile Creek Power Station
Former hydroelectric station in Queenstown, NZ. Commissioned 1924, decommissioned 1966, restored as heritage site.
Guangzhao Dam: Hydroelectric Infrastructure on the Beipan River
Concrete gravity dam on the Beipan River in Guizhou, China, completed in 2008 with a 200.5m height and significant hydroelectric capacity.