Hydroelectric Power

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

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Kafue Gorge Lower Power Station

The 750 MW Kafue Gorge Lower Power Station in Zambia, operated by ZESCO, boosts national hydro capacity by 38%.

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Chipilima Hydro Electric Project: Infrastructure and Modernisation in Odisha

Chipilima Hydro Electric Project in Odisha, India: 72 MW capacity, commissioned in 1957, modernisation history.

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Sykia Dam: Earth-Filled Embankment on the Acheloos River

Profile of the Sykia Dam in Greece, an earth-filled embankment dam on the Acheloos River intended for irrigation and hydroelectric power.

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Xianyou Pumped Storage Power Station

Details on the 1200 MW Xianyou Pumped Storage Power Station in Fujian, China, including dam specifications and operational history.

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Sogamoso Dam: Hydroelectric Infrastructure and Social Impact in Colombia

Sogamoso Dam is a major hydroelectric project in Colombia with 820 MW capacity, owned by ISAGEN.

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Mancotal Dam: Hydroelectric Infrastructure on the Tuma River

Mancotal Dam in Nicaragua forms Lake Apanás and powers the 50 MW Centro América Plant.

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Jablanica Dam: Hydroelectric Infrastructure on the Neretva River

Arch-gravity dam on the Neretva River in Bosnia and Herzegovina, providing 180 MW of hydroelectric power.

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Waldeck Pumped Storage Station

Overview of the Waldeck Pumped Storage Station in Germany, including its history, technical specifications, and grid connections.

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Fierza Hydroelectric Power Station: Engineering and Operation

Fierza HPP is a major hydroelectric facility on Albania's Drin River, featuring a 167 m rock-fill dam and 500 MW capacity.

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Lam Takhong Dam: Thailand's First Pumped Storage Power Plant

Overview of the Lam Takhong Dam and its pumped storage facility in Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand.

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Kaplong Hydroelectric Project: Andaman Islands' Sole Hydro Power Station

The Kaplong Hydroelectric Project is the only hydro plant in the Andaman & Nicobar Islands, with a 5.25 MW capacity.

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Kazemi Dam: Hydroelectric and Ecological Infrastructure in West Azarbaijan

Kazemi Dam on the Zarrineh River in Iran provides hydroelectric power, irrigation, and unique island habitats for rare bird species.

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Xayaburi Dam: Hydroelectric Infrastructure and Mekong River Controversy

Analysis of the Xayaburi Dam in Laos, its 1285 MW capacity, construction history, and significant environmental impacts on the Lower Mekong...

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Ujjani Dam: Hydroelectric and Irrigation Infrastructure on the Bhima River

Ujjani Dam is a major earthfill cum masonry gravity dam in Maharashtra, India, providing irrigation, hydroelectric power, and flood control...

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Milford Hydro: Historical Infrastructure and 2020 Refurbishment

Milford Hydro is a hydroelectric power station in Derbyshire, UK. Originally built in 1907, it was refurbished in 2020.

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Laohuzui Hydropower Station

Hydropower station in Tibet, China, with 102 MW capacity, completed in 2011.

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Taishir Hydro Power Station

Hydroelectric power plant in Taishir, Govi-Altai, Mongolia. 11 MW capacity, commissioned in 2008.

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Badin Zai Dam: Infrastructure in Zhob District

Badin Zai Dam is a dam located in Zhob District, Balochistan, Pakistan.

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Rajjaprabha Dam: Hydroelectric Infrastructure and Tourism in Surat Thani

Rajjaprabha Dam is a 240 MW hydroelectric rockfill dam in Thailand, known for its Cheow Lan Lake reservoir and tourism.

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Afourer Pumped Storage Station

Overview of the Afourer Pumped Storage Station in Morocco, a 465 MW hydroelectric scheme with two-step operation.