Hydroelectric Power
Reservoir, run-of-river and pumped-storage hydropower; dams, turbines and environmental impact.
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Jiemian Dam: Hydroelectric Infrastructure on the Junxi River
Jiemian Dam is a concrete-face rock-fill hydroelectric dam in Fujian, China, with a 300 MW capacity commissioned in 2007.
Zayanderud Dam: Hydroelectric Infrastructure and Water Supply in Iran
Zayanderud Dam is an arch dam on the Zayandeh River in Iran, providing water supply and 55 MW of hydroelectric power.
Lori Berd Hydro Power Plant
Proposed 60 MW hydroelectric plant in Lori Berd, Armenia, on the Dzoraget River.
Hingol Dam: Proposed Hydroelectric Infrastructure in Balochistan
Proposed 3.5 MW hydroelectric dam on the Hingol River in Pakistan, facing environmental and financial challenges.
Baihetan Dam: World's Largest Turbines and Clean Energy Corridor
Baihetan Dam is a 289m hydroelectric megadam in China with 16 GW capacity, featuring the world's largest 1 GW turbines.
Daecheong Dam: Hydroelectric Infrastructure and Water Management on the Geum River
Overview of the Daecheong Dam in South Korea, its hydroelectric capacity, water supply role, and environmental impact.
Song Loulou Hydroelectric Power Station
Overview of the Song Loulou Hydroelectric Power Station in Cameroon, its 384 MW capacity, and role in the national grid.
Matahina Power Station
Hydroelectric facility in New Zealand on the Rangitaiki River, featuring the largest earth embankment dam in the North Island.
Yayangshan Dam
Yayangshan Dam is a concrete-face rock-fill hydroelectric dam on the Lixian River in Yunnan, China, with a 120 MW capacity.
Hydroelectricity in Japan: Infrastructure, Pumped Storage Dominance, and Energy Transition
Analysis of Japan's hydroelectric sector, focusing on its 50 GW capacity, global leadership in pumped storage, and role in balancing solar a...
Wovwe Hydroelectric Power Station
Wovwe Hydroelectric Power Station in Malawi: 4.35 MW capacity, German donation, Karonga District infrastructure.
Lower Roaring Meg power station
Hydroelectric infrastructure in New Zealand's Kawarau Gorge, part of the Roaring Meg scheme operated by Pioneer Energy.
Lotru-Ciunget Hydroelectric Power Station
Overview of the Lotru-Ciunget hydroelectric complex in Romania, featuring a 510 MW underground plant with an 800 m head.
Karun-4 Dam: Hydroelectric Infrastructure and Flood Control on the Karun River
Karun-4 Dam is a 230m arch dam in Iran generating 1020 MW. It controls floods and supplies water to the Karun River basin.
Ruhudji Hydroelectric Power Station: Infrastructure and Development in Tanzania
Planned 358 MW hydroelectric project in Tanzania's Njombe Region, led by TANESCO.
Changheba Dam: Hydroelectric Infrastructure on the Dadu River
Changheba Dam is a 240m concrete rock-filled embankment dam on China's Dadu River with 2600 MW capacity.
Ghatghar Dam: India's First Roller-Compacted Concrete Gravity Dams
Ghatghar Dam in Maharashtra, India, features the country's first roller-compacted concrete gravity dams for a 250 MW pumped-storage hydroele...
King Talal Dam: Hydroelectric Infrastructure and Water Management in Jordan
King Talal Dam on the Zarqa River in Jordan provides hydroelectric power and irrigation for the Jordan Valley.
Al Wahda Dam: Hydroelectric Infrastructure and Water Management in Morocco
Al Wahda Dam is Morocco's largest dam and the second largest in North Africa, providing hydroelectric power and flood control.
Kulekhani Reservoir: Hydroelectric Infrastructure in Nepal
Overview of the Kulekhani Dam and its three hydropower stations in Nepal, including technical specifications and operational history.