Hydroelectric Power
Reservoir, run-of-river and pumped-storage hydropower; dams, turbines and environmental impact.
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Sanmenxia Dam: Engineering, Sediment Crisis and Controversy
Sanmenxia Dam on the Yellow River: history, sediment crisis, renovation and controversy.
Bustos Dam: Engineering and Operational History
Overview of the Bustos Dam (Angat Afterbay Regulator Dam) in the Philippines, its rubber dam technology, and rehabilitation history.
Winder Dam: Proposed Hydroelectric and Irrigation Infrastructure in Balochistan
Proposed 300 kW hydroelectric dam in Balochistan, Pakistan, designed for irrigation and flood control.
Cheongpyeong Dam: Hydroelectric Infrastructure and Regional Development
Overview of Cheongpyeong Dam in South Korea, a 1943 hydroelectric facility on the Bukhan River with regional tourism impact.
Darbandikhan Dam: Engineering, Rehabilitation and Hydroelectric Infrastructure
Overview of the Darbandikhan Dam in Iraq, its construction history, structural design, and power station rehabilitation.
Okukiyotsu Pumped Storage Power Station
Okukiyotsu is Japan's third-largest pumped-storage facility, operated by J-Power in Niigata Prefecture with a 1600 MW capacity.
Katende hydroelectric power station
64 MW hydroelectric power station under construction in the Democratic Republic of the Congo on the Lulua River.
Gravfoss Power Station: Run-of-the-River Hydroelectric Infrastructure in Norway
Overview of Gravfoss I and II, run-of-the-river hydro plants in Modum, Norway, owned by Glitre Energi.
Inga III: Proposed Hydroelectric Infrastructure and Regional Grid Integration
Analysis of the proposed Inga III dam on the Congo River, its capacity plans, and role in the Westcor regional power corridor.
Karkheh Dam: Hydroelectric Infrastructure and Ecological Impact in Khuzestan
Karkheh Dam is a major embankment dam in Iran's Khuzestan Province, providing 520 MW of hydroelectricity and irrigation while impacting the...
Dnieper reservoir cascade: Infrastructure, ecology and wartime disruption
The Dnieper reservoir cascade is a series of dams and HPPs in Ukraine. This article covers its history, hydrology, ecological impact and the...
Paute Dam: Hydroelectric Infrastructure and Energy Crisis in Ecuador
Overview of the Paute Dam in Ecuador, its construction history, ownership changes, and role in the 2009 electricity crisis.
Ituango Dam: Hydroelectric Infrastructure and Crisis on the Cauca River
Ituango Dam is a major hydroelectric project in Colombia. This article covers its design, the 2018 crisis, and environmental impact.
Buyo Dam: Hydroelectric Infrastructure on the Sassandra River
Buyo Dam is a 165 MW hydroelectric embankment dam on the Sassandra River in Côte d'Ivoire, completed in 1980.
Renzonghai Dam: Hydroelectric Infrastructure on the Tianwanhe River
Overview of the Renzonghai Dam and its associated hydropower stations in Sichuan, China.
Kafue Gorge Upper Power Station
Hydroelectric infrastructure on the Kafue River in Zambia, featuring cascaded generation with the Lower station.
Northfield Mountain Pumped-Storage Hydroelectric Plant
Overview of the Northfield Mountain pumped-storage facility in Massachusetts, its 1168 MW capacity, and operational history.
Kashimbila Hydroelectric Power Station
Overview of the 40 MW Kashimbila Hydroelectric Power Station in Nigeria, its design, location, and regional impact.
Misakubo Dam: Rock-fill Hydroelectric Infrastructure in Shizuoka
Overview of the Misakubo Dam in Japan, a rock-fill dam on the Tonaka River completed in 1969 for hydroelectric power generation.
Cat Arm Hydroelectric Development
Overview of the Cat Arm Hydroelectric Development in Newfoundland, Canada, detailing its 127 MW capacity and infrastructure.