Hydroelectric Power
Reservoir, run-of-river and pumped-storage hydropower; dams, turbines and environmental impact.
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Devighat Hydropower Station: Infrastructure and Operations in Nuwakot
Devighat Hydropower Station is a 14.1 MW cascade project in Nepal, commissioned in 1984 with joint Indian-Nepalese development.
Liapootah Dam and Power Station: Infrastructure on the Nive River
Overview of the Liapootah Dam and hydroelectric power station in Tasmania, Australia, including technical specifications and operational his...
Oskil Dam: Infrastructure and Destruction in the Russo-Ukrainian War
The Oskil Dam in Ukraine was destroyed in 2022 during the Russo-Ukrainian War, causing significant flooding downstream.
Piluwa Khola Hydropower Station
Overview of the Piluwa Khola run-of-river hydroelectric plant in Nepal, including its 3.0 MW capacity and operational history.
Birecik Dam: Infrastructure and the Southeastern Anatolia Project
Birecik Dam is a hydroelectric facility on Turkey's Euphrates River, part of the GAP project, with 672 MW capacity.
Jogmai Khola Hydropower Station
Jogmai Khola is a 7.6 MW run-of-river hydroelectric plant in Ilam District, Nepal, operated by Sanvi Energy.
Dakpathar Barrage: Infrastructure and Hydroelectric Operations
Dakpathar Barrage on the Yamuna River in India, diverting water to Dhakrani and Dhalipur power plants.
Super Mai-A Hydropower Station
Run-of-river hydroelectric plant in Ilam District, Nepal, generating 9.6 MW from the Mai River.
Karcham Wangtoo Hydroelectric Plant
1091 MW run-of-river hydro plant on the Sutlej River in India, operated by JSW Energy.
Solu Hydropower Station: Infrastructure and Development in Solukhumbu
Overview of the 23.5 MW Solu Hydropower Station in Nepal, its run-of-river design, and operational history.
Sipring Khola Hydropower Station
10 MW run-of-river hydroelectric plant in Dolakha District, Nepal, owned by Synergy Power Development.
Padam Khola Small Hydropower Station
Overview of the 4.8 MW run-of-river hydroelectric plant in Dailekh District, Nepal, operated by Dolti Power Company.
Mai Cascade Hydropower Plant
7 MW run-of-river hydro plant in Ilam, Nepal, utilizing Mai Hydropower Station tail water.
Sunkoshi Small Hydropower Plant: Infrastructure and 2014 Submersion
Sunkoshi Small Hydropower Plant in Nepal: 2.5 MW run-of-river facility with unique GRP pipes, submerged in 2014.
Penstock: Hydroelectric and Water Management Infrastructure
Definition and applications of penstocks in hydroelectric power, watermills, and drainage systems.
Beauharnois generating station
Hydroelectric power station on the Saint Lawrence River in Quebec, Canada.
Chitral Hydel Power Station: Infrastructure and Operations
Chitral Hydel Power Station is a 1 MW hydroelectric facility in Pakistan, commissioned in 1975 on the Lutkho river.
Trishuli Hydropower Station: Infrastructure and Regional Energy Context
Overview of the Trishuli Hydropower Station in Nepal, a run-of-river plant commissioned in 1967 with 24 MW capacity.
Deralok Dam: Hydroelectric Infrastructure in Kurdistan Region
The Deralok Dam is a gravity dam on the Great Zab River in Iraq, featuring a 37.6 MW hydroelectric station financed by JICA.
Jirau Power Station: Infrastructure, Social Conflict and Environmental Impact
Jirau is a 3750 MW run-of-river hydroelectric dam on Brazil's Madeira River, notable for its bulb turbines, labor strikes and indigenous rig...