Hydroelectric Power
Reservoir, run-of-river and pumped-storage hydropower; dams, turbines and environmental impact.
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2018 Laos dam collapse
Analysis of the 2018 collapse of Saddle Dam D in Laos, detailing the disaster, casualties, and international response.
Nordsvorka Hydroelectric Power Station
Nordsvorka Hydroelectric Power Station in Norway, a 2.3 MW Francis turbine plant on the Nordsvorka River, operational since 2007.
Bento Munhoz Hydroelectric Plant: CFRD Engineering and Iguazu Infrastructure
The Bento Munhoz Hydroelectric Plant on Brazil's Iguazu River features a record-breaking concrete face rock-fill dam.
Lysebotn Hydroelectric Power Station
Overview of Lysebotn and Lysebotn II hydroelectric stations in Norway, covering capacity, history, and infrastructure.
Monasavu Dam: Hydroelectric Infrastructure in Fiji
Monasavu Dam is Fiji's tallest rock-fill embankment dam, powering the 80 MW Wailoa Hydroelectric Project on Viti Levu.
Dongqing Dam: Hydroelectric Infrastructure on the Beipan River
Dongqing Dam is a 150m CFRD on China's Beipan River with 880 MW capacity, commissioned in 2009.
Baksan Hydroelectric Power Station
Historic hydroelectric plant in Russia built in the 1930s, owned by RusHydro, with a 27 MW capacity on the Baksan River.
Project 635 Dam: Hydroelectric Infrastructure on the Irtysh River
Project 635 Dam in Xinjiang, China, is a hydroelectric and water transfer hub on the Irtysh River, supplying the Irtysh–Karamay–Ürümqi Canal...
Sirikit Dam: Hydroelectric Infrastructure on the Nan River
Overview of the Sirikit Dam in Thailand, a major embankment dam on the Nan River providing irrigation, flood control, and 500 MW of hydroele...
Driekloof Dam: Pumped Storage Infrastructure in South Africa
Driekloof Dam is a key component of Eskom's Drakensberg Pumped Storage Scheme in South Africa, providing electricity storage.
Managawa Dam: Hydroelectric Infrastructure in Fukui Prefecture
Managawa Dam in Fukui Prefecture, Japan, is a 127.5m arch dam completed in 1977 for flood control and power generation.
Brno Reservoir: Hydroelectric Infrastructure and Recreation in the Czech Republic
Overview of the Brno Reservoir on the Svratka River, covering its hydroelectric plant, history, and recreational use.
Bairabi Dam: Proposed Hydroelectric Infrastructure in Mizoram
Overview of the proposed 80 MW Bairabi Dam on the Tlawng river in Mizoram, India, and its development history.
Batoka Gorge Hydroelectric Power Station: Proposed Dam on the Zambezi
Proposed 2400 MW hydroelectric dam on the Zambezi River between Zambia and Zimbabwe, facing community and environmental opposition.
Cizre Dam: Hydroelectric Infrastructure on the Tigris
Cizre Dam is a 240 MW hydroelectric project on the Tigris in Turkey, part of the GAP project. Construction began in 2024.
Nathpa Jhakri Dam: Hydroelectric Infrastructure on the Sutlej
Nathpa Jhakri Dam is a gravity dam on the Sutlej river in India, operating a 1500 MW hydroelectric plant owned by SJVN.
Corbara Dam: Hydroelectric Infrastructure on the Tiber
Corbara Dam is a gravity-embankment structure on Italy's Tiber River, built 1959-1963 for the Terni Hydroelectric Complex.
Campos Novos Dam: Failure and Recovery of a CFRD in Brazil
The Campos Novos Dam in Brazil suffered a major failure in 2006, draining its reservoir. This article covers the technical details, ownershi...
Jaruga Hydroelectric Power Plant: Pioneering AC Transmission in Croatia
The Jaruga HPP in Croatia is one of the world's oldest operating hydro plants, featuring a historic 1895 AC system recognized as an IEEE Mil...
Jinanqiao Dam: Hydroelectric Infrastructure on the Jinsha River
Jinanqiao Dam is a 2400 MW concrete gravity dam on China's Jinsha River, featuring advanced seismic design and roller-compacted concrete con...