Hydroelectric Power
Reservoir, run-of-river and pumped-storage hydropower; dams, turbines and environmental impact.
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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...
Cathaleen's Fall hydroelectric power station
Hydroelectric plant on the River Erne, Ireland. First major cross-border energy cooperation between Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ire...
Roncovalgrande Hydroelectric Plant
Pumped-storage hydroelectric plant in Italy with 1016 MW capacity, using Pelton turbines and Lago Delio reservoir.
Houay Ho Dam: Hydroelectric Infrastructure and Social Impact in Laos
Houay Ho Dam is a 152.1 MW hydroelectric plant in Laos, notable as the first private BOT project and for significant social controversies.
Markersbach Pumped Storage Power Plant
Germany's second largest pumped storage plant in Saxony, operated by Vattenfall with 1,045 MW capacity.
Lianhua Dam: Hydroelectric Infrastructure on the Mudan River
Lianhua Dam is a 71.8 m concrete-face rock-fill dam in Heilongjiang, China, with a 550 MW capacity and 4.18 billion m3 reservoir.
Idriss I Dam: Hydroelectric Infrastructure in Morocco
Overview of the Idriss I Dam in Morocco, a gravity dam on the Inaouen River providing irrigation and 66 GWh of annual electricity.
Meghri Power Station: Cross-Border Hydroelectric Infrastructure
Planned hydroelectric project on the Aras River between Armenia and Iran, featuring run-of-river technology.