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%.
Chipilima Hydro Electric Project: Infrastructure and Modernisation in Odisha
Chipilima Hydro Electric Project in Odisha, India: 72 MW capacity, commissioned in 1957, modernisation history.
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.
Xianyou Pumped Storage Power Station
Details on the 1200 MW Xianyou Pumped Storage Power Station in Fujian, China, including dam specifications and operational history.
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.
Mancotal Dam: Hydroelectric Infrastructure on the Tuma River
Mancotal Dam in Nicaragua forms Lake Apanás and powers the 50 MW Centro América Plant.
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.
Waldeck Pumped Storage Station
Overview of the Waldeck Pumped Storage Station in Germany, including its history, technical specifications, and grid connections.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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...
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...
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.
Laohuzui Hydropower Station
Hydropower station in Tibet, China, with 102 MW capacity, completed in 2011.
Taishir Hydro Power Station
Hydroelectric power plant in Taishir, Govi-Altai, Mongolia. 11 MW capacity, commissioned in 2008.
Badin Zai Dam: Infrastructure in Zhob District
Badin Zai Dam is a dam located in Zhob District, Balochistan, Pakistan.
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.
Afourer Pumped Storage Station
Overview of the Afourer Pumped Storage Station in Morocco, a 465 MW hydroelectric scheme with two-step operation.