Hydroelectric Power
Reservoir, run-of-river and pumped-storage hydropower; dams, turbines and environmental impact.
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Shahpurkandi Dam Project: Hydroelectric Infrastructure on the Ravi River
Details on the Shahpurkandi Dam project in Punjab, India, including its 206 MW capacity, irrigation benefits, and construction status.
Ryan Dam: Hydroelectric Infrastructure on the Missouri River
Ryan Dam is a 1915 hydroelectric dam on the Missouri River in Montana, featuring a unique split design over the Great Falls.
Lower Modi-1 Hydroelectric Power Plant
Lower Modi-1 is a 10 MW run-of-river hydroelectric plant in Parbat district, Nepal, operated by United Modi Hydropower.
Pulangi Dam: Hydroelectric Infrastructure and Sedimentation Challenges in Mindanao
Overview of the Pulangi IV Hydroelectric Power Plant in the Philippines, its 255 MW capacity, and critical siltation issues.
Toston Dam: Hydroelectric Infrastructure and Conservation in Montana
Toston Dam on the Missouri River provides 10 MW of power and irrigation in Montana, facing invasive species threats.
Kishanganga Hydroelectric Project: Engineering and Indus Waters Treaty Dispute
330 MW run-of-river hydro project in J&K, India. Site of landmark Indus Waters Treaty arbitration with Pakistan.
Barber Dam: Hydroelectric Infrastructure and Historic Preservation in Ada County
Barber Dam is a historic timber-crib dam in Idaho, now a 4.14 MW run-of-the-river hydroelectric plant operated by Enel Green Power.
Midim Khola Hydropower Station
Overview of the 3 MW run-of-river hydroelectric plant in Lamjung District, Nepal, operated by Union Hydropower P.Ltd.
Kohala Hydropower Project: Engineering and Regional Impact in Azad Kashmir
Proposed 1124 MW run-of-the-river hydroelectric project on the Jhelum River in Azad Kashmir, Pakistan.
Upper Madi Hydropower Station
Upper Madi Hydropower Station is a 25 MW run-of-river plant in Nepal's Kaski District, owned by Madi Power Pvt Ltd.
Guri Dam: Hydroelectric Infrastructure and Energy Security in Venezuela
Guri Dam is a major hydroelectric facility in Venezuela on the Caroni River, providing significant power but facing drought-related blackout...
European Marine Energy Centre
EMEC is the world's leading test and research centre for wave and tidal power, located in the Orkney Islands, Scotland.
Molun Khola Small Hydropower Station
Overview of the 7 MW Molun Khola Small Hydropower Station in Okhaldhunga District, Nepal, its operations and grid connection.
Limestone Generating Station: Hydroelectric Infrastructure on the Nelson River
Limestone Generating Station is a major run-of-the-river hydroelectric dam on the Nelson River in Manitoba, Canada, operated by Manitoba Hyd...
Mackenzie Dam and Fisher Power Station: Hydroelectric Infrastructure in Tasmania
Overview of the Mackenzie Dam and Fisher Power Station in Tasmania, including technical specs and operations.
Sardi Khola Hydropower Station
4 MW run-of-river hydroelectric plant in Kaski District, Nepal, operated by Mandakini Hydropower Pvt. Ltd.
Kareeya Hydro Power Station: Engineering and Operations in Far North Queensland
Kareeya Hydro Power Station is an underground run-of-the-river facility in Queensland, Australia, commissioned in 1957 with a capacity of 88...
Mai Khola Small Hydropower Station
8 MW run-of-the-river hydro plant in Ilam District, Nepal, owned by Himal Dolkha Hydropower Company.
Parangana Dam and Power Station: Hydroelectric Infrastructure in Tasmania
Overview of the Parangana Dam and mini-hydro power station in Tasmania, Australia, including specifications and the 2026 irrigation scheme.
Dinorwig Power Station: Pumped-Storage Engineering in Snowdonia
Dinorwig is a 1800 MW pumped-storage hydroelectric station in Wales, known as Electric Mountain for its rapid grid response.