Hydroelectric Power
Reservoir, run-of-river and pumped-storage hydropower; dams, turbines and environmental impact.
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Chiniot Dam: Proposed Hydroelectric Infrastructure on the Chenab River
Overview of the proposed Chiniot Dam in Punjab, Pakistan, designed for irrigation and 80 MW power generation.
Glendoe Hydro Scheme: Engineering Challenges and Legal Dispute
Glendoe Hydro Scheme is a 100 MW hydroelectric power station in the Scottish Highlands, notable for its record hydraulic head and a major tu...
Cahora Bassa Dam: Hydroelectric Infrastructure and Transboundary Operations
Overview of the Cahora Bassa Dam in Mozambique, its history, HVDC transmission to South Africa, and operational significance.
Motukawa Power Station: Hydroelectric Infrastructure in Taranaki
Hydroelectric power station in Taranaki, New Zealand, utilizing Manganui River water and Lake Ratapiko storage.
Ahai Dam: Hydroelectric Infrastructure and Environmental Assessment on the Jinsha River
Ahai Dam is a gravity dam on the Jinsha River in Yunnan, China, with 2000 MW capacity. Notable for early NGO involvement in environmental im...
Ruzizi III Hydroelectric Power Station
Proposed 206 MW hydropower plant on the Ruzizi River, straddling Rwanda and DRC, involving Scatec and IPS.
Kabu 16 Hydroelectric Power Station
Kabu 16 is a 20 MW hydroelectric plant in Burundi, funded by India and operated by REGIDESO.
Jebel Aulia Dam: Infrastructure, Hydroelectric Operations and Strategic History in Sudan
Overview of the Jebel Aulia Dam in Sudan, its 1930s construction, 2003 hydroelectric expansion, and strategic role in the 2023-2024 Sudanese...
Laxapana Dam and the Samanala Hydroelectric Power Station
Overview of the Laxapana gravity dam and Samanala power station in Sri Lanka's Central Province, including reservoir operations and generati...
Mpatamanga Hydroelectric Power Station
Overview of the 350 MW Mpatamanga Hydroelectric Power Station in Malawi, its infrastructure, development timeline, and regional energy impac...
Clyde Dam: Engineering Challenges and Political Controversy in Central Otago
Clyde Dam is New Zealand's second-largest hydroelectric dam, notable for significant cost overruns and political debate.
Bimont Dam
Bimont Dam is a dam in France, established in 1946.
Monowai Power Station: Early Hydroelectric Infrastructure in Southland
History, engineering and refurbishment of Monowai Power Station, one of New Zealand's earliest hydroelectric plants in Southland.
Nymboida Power Station: Hydroelectric Infrastructure and Environmental Legacy in New South Wales
Nymboida Power Station is a 5 MW hydroelectric plant in New South Wales, Australia, closed in 2013 after flood damage.
Mazegawa Dam: Hydroelectric Infrastructure and Flood Control in Gifu
Mazegawa Dam in Gifu Prefecture, Japan, is a concrete gravity dam used for hydroelectric power generation and flood control on the Maze Rive...
Jilintai I Dam: Hydroelectric Infrastructure on the Kash River
Jilintai I Dam is a 460 MW hydroelectric facility on the Kash River in Xinjiang, China, constructed between 2001 and 2005.
Highbank Power Station
Highbank Power Station is a hydroelectric plant in New Zealand owned by Manawa Energy, featuring a 26.5 MW turbine and a unique 2010 pumped-...
Chungju Dam: Hydroelectric Infrastructure and Water Management in South Korea
Chungju Dam is a gravity dam on the Namhan River in South Korea, providing flood control, water supply, and 400 MW of hydroelectric power.
Barzoo Dam: Infrastructure and Water Management in North Khorasan
Barzoo Dam in Iran provides irrigation and drinking water to Shirvan, with 92 million cubic meters capacity.
Angololo Multipurpose Dam: Transboundary Infrastructure on the Malaba River
Planned transboundary dam on the Malaba River between Kenya and Uganda for hydro power, irrigation, and water supply.