Hydroelectric Power

Reservoir, run-of-river and pumped-storage hydropower; dams, turbines and environmental impact.

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Nseke Hydroelectric Power Station

Overview of the Nseke Hydroelectric Power Station in DR Congo, its history, and role in the national grid.

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Ribarroja Dam: Engineering and Hydroelectric Infrastructure on the Ebro

Concrete gravity dam on the Ebro river in Spain, completed in 1969 with 262.8 MW capacity.

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Bregava River: Hydrology, Heritage and Ecology in Stolac

The Bregava is a sinking river in Bosnia and Herzegovina, known for its turquoise waters, historic mills and bridges in Stolac, and endemic...

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Asiga Hydro Power Plant: Infrastructure and Regional Development in Caraga

Overview of the 8 MW Asiga Hydro Power Plant in Caraga, Philippines, utilizing Voith Fuji Hydro generators.

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Yonki Dam: Hydroelectric Infrastructure on the Ramu River

Yonki Dam is an earth-fill embankment dam in Papua New Guinea supporting the 77 MW Ramu 1 hydroelectric power station.

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Masjed Soleyman Dam: Rock-fill Hydroelectric Infrastructure on the Karun River

Overview of the Masjed Soleyman Dam in Iran, a 177m rock-fill structure with 2000 MW capacity on the Karun River.

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Murum Dam: Hydroelectric Infrastructure in the Rajang Basin

Overview of the Murum Dam in Sarawak, Malaysia, a 944 MW gravity dam operated by Sarawak Energy.

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Grand Poubara Dam: Hydroelectric Infrastructure in Gabon

Overview of the Grand Poubara Dam in Gabon, a gravity dam on the Ogooué River with 160 MW capacity, built by Sinohydro.

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Ukrhydroenergo: Ukraine's State-Owned Hydropower Operator

Ukrhydroenergo is Ukraine's main state-owned hydropower company, operating ten plants on the Dnieper and Dniester rivers and providing grid...

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Jebba Hydroelectric Power Station

Overview of the Jebba Hydroelectric Power Station in Nigeria, its 578.4 MW capacity, and ongoing renovation works.

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Sisimiut Hydro Power Plant: Engineering and Operations

Details on the 15 MW Sisimiut Hydro Power Plant in Greenland, including construction history, Icelandic engineering firms, and infrastructur...

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Jixi Pumped Storage Power Station

Jixi Pumped Storage Power Station in China is a 1800 MW facility with 6 units, completed in 2021.

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Piran Dam: Hydroelectric Infrastructure in Kermanshah Province

Overview of the Piran Dam in Iran, a stone and concrete hydroelectric facility with 8.4 MW capacity.

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Mapledurham Watermill: Historic Mill and Micro-Hydro Infrastructure

Historic Oxfordshire watermill featuring a micro-hydro turbine generating 83.3 kW for the National Grid.

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Udawalawe Dam: Hydroelectric and Irrigation Infrastructure in Sri Lanka

Overview of the Udawalawe Dam in Sri Lanka, a 6 MW hydroelectric and irrigation facility with a 3.9 km embankment.

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Mutwanga Hydroelectric Power Station

9.4 MW run-of-river hydro plant in Virunga National Park, DRC

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Osney Lock Hydro: Community-Owned Micro-Hydro on the River Thames

Osney Lock Hydro is a community-owned micro-hydro scheme in Oxford generating 49 kW via an Archimedes screw turbine.

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Kiira Hydroelectric Power Station: Infrastructure, Operations and Concession History

Overview of the Kiira Hydroelectric Power Station in Uganda, its 200 MW capacity, and operational history.

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Tamahara Pumped Storage Power Station

Tamahara Pumped Storage Power Station in Gunma Prefecture, Japan. 1200 MW capacity, 4 Francis turbines, 518 m head.

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Lanark Hydro Electric Scheme: Engineering and Heritage on the River Clyde

The Lanark Hydro Electric Scheme is a historic run-of-the-river hydroelectric system in Scotland, notable for its innovative engineering and...