Hydroelectric Power
Reservoir, run-of-river and pumped-storage hydropower; dams, turbines and environmental impact.
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Modi Khola Hydroelectric Power Plant: Infrastructure and Operational Challenges
Overview of the 14.8 MW Modi Khola run-of-river hydroelectric plant in Nepal, its construction history, and sediment-related performance iss...
Patrind Hydropower Plant: Infrastructure and Private Sector Development
150 MW run-of-river hydro plant in Pakistan. Details on construction, financing, and grid integration.
Jiri Khola Small Hydropower Station
Run-of-river hydro plant in Nepal's Dolakha District, owned by Bojini Company, generating 2.4 MW for the national grid.
Dharasu Power Station: Run-of-the-River Infrastructure on the Bhagirathi
Dharasu Power Station is a 304 MW run-of-the-river hydroelectric plant in Uttarakhand, India, commissioned in 2008.
Conewago Falls: Historic River Barrier on the Susquehanna
Conewago Falls was a 19-foot waterfall on the Susquehanna River in Pennsylvania, now submerged by York Haven Dam.
Tala Hydroelectric Power Station: Infrastructure and Bhutan's Energy Export Model
Tala Hydroelectric Power Station is Bhutan's largest run-of-river plant, exporting 1020 MW to India via 400 kV lines.
Khudi Khola Hydropower Station
Khudi Khola Hydropower Station is a 4 MW run-of-river plant in Nepal, owned by Khudi Hydropower Ltd. and connected to the national grid.
Black Eagle Dam: Hydroelectric Infrastructure and Historical Legacy in Great Falls
Black Eagle Dam is a historic hydroelectric gravity weir on the Missouri River in Great Falls, Montana. Built in 1890 and rebuilt in 1926, i...
Snoqualmie Falls Hydroelectric Plant: Engineering History and Modern Rehabilitation
History and engineering of the Snoqualmie Falls Hydroelectric Plant in Washington, including its historic underground cavern and 2010 upgrad...
Belver Dam: Infrastructure and Hydroelectric Operations on the Tagus
Belver Dam is a concrete gravity dam on the Tagus River in Portugal, completed in 1952 with an 80.7 MW hydroelectric power station.
Kapadigad Hydropower Station: Run-of-River Infrastructure in Doti District
Overview of the Kapadigad Hydropower Station, a 3.33 MW run-of-river plant in Nepal's Doti District operated by Salmanidevi Hydropower Pvt L...
Upper Hugdi Hydropower Station
Overview of the 5 MW Upper Hugdi run-of-river hydropower plant in Gulmi District, Nepal.
Virgen Dam: Hydroelectric Infrastructure and Hurricane Mitch Recovery
Virgen Dam in Nicaragua provides 50 MW of hydroelectric power via the Carlos Fonesca Plant. Rebuilt after Hurricane Mitch destruction in 199...
Baran Dam: Hydroelectric Infrastructure and Agricultural Development in Bannu
Baran Dam is a hydroelectric facility in Bannu, Pakistan, commissioned in 1962 with a 5.8 MW capacity and plans for expansion.
United States Society on Dams
Professional association for dam engineering, safety, and ICOLD representation in the United States.
Kakhovka Dam: Infrastructure, Destruction and Regional Impact
The Kakhovka Dam on the Dnieper River in Ukraine was destroyed in 2023, causing major flooding and energy disruptions.
Golen Gol Hydropower Project: Infrastructure and Financing in Chitral
The Golen Gol Hydropower Project is a 108 MW run-of-river plant in Pakistan's Chitral District, funded by OPEC and operated by WAPDA.
Upper Mardi Hydropower Station
Run-of-river hydro plant in Nepal's Kaski District generating 7 MW from the Mardi River.
Outardes-2 Hydroelectric Power Station
Outardes-2 is a 523 MW run-of-river hydroelectric station on the Outardes River in Quebec, commissioned in 1978.
Fengning Pumped Storage Power Station
Fengning is the world's largest pumped-storage power station in China, with 3600 MW capacity on the Luan River.