Hydroelectric Power
Reservoir, run-of-river and pumped-storage hydropower; dams, turbines and environmental impact.
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Antelomita Hydroelectric Power Station
Profile of the Antelomita Hydroelectric Power Station in Madagascar, operated by Jirama on the Ikopa River.
Okuyahagi Pumped Storage Power Station: Three-Reservoir Hydroelectric Infrastructure
Profile of Okuyahagi, a 1160 MW pumped-storage complex in Japan featuring a unique three-reservoir configuration.
Linton Lock Hydro: Infrastructure and Operational History
Hydroelectric power station in North Yorkshire, England, featuring Archimedes Screw turbines on the River Ouse.
Tekapo A Power Station: Hydroelectric Infrastructure in the Mackenzie Basin
Overview of Tekapo A Power Station, a 30 MW hydroelectric facility in New Zealand's Upper Waitaki scheme, detailing its history, engineering...
Tumut 1: Underground Hydroelectric Infrastructure and High-Voltage Transmission History
Tumut 1 is an underground hydroelectric power station in New South Wales, part of the Snowy Mountains Scheme with 330 MW capacity.
Velebit Pumped Storage Power Plant
Profile of the 276 MW Velebit pumped-storage plant in Croatia, operational since 1984 on the Zrmanja river.
Zaza Dam: Cuba's Largest Reservoir and Hydroelectric Infrastructure
Overview of the Zaza Dam in Cuba, the country's largest reservoir by storage capacity, and its hydroelectric power station.
Miranda Dam: Hydroelectric Infrastructure on the Portuguese-Spanish Border
Miranda Dam is a concrete buttress dam on the Douro River, generating 390 MW of hydroelectric power for Portugal and Spain.
Madushan Dam: Hydroelectric Infrastructure on the Honghe River
Madushan Dam is a gravity dam on the Honghe River in Yunnan, China, with a 288 MW hydroelectric power station.
Inniscarra Dam: Hydroelectric Infrastructure and Flood History
Inniscarra Dam is a 19 MW hydroelectric facility on the River Lee in County Cork, Ireland, operated by the ESB Group.
Skogfoss hydroelectric station
Hydroelectric dam in Finnmark, Norway, on the Paatsjoki river with cross-border infrastructure and Sami heritage impact.
Iwaya Dam: Hydroelectric Infrastructure and Multipurpose Development in Gifu Prefecture
Iwaya Dam is a 127m rockfill dam in Gifu Prefecture, Japan, supplying the 288 MW Mazegawa No.1 Power Plant.
Helms Pumped Storage Plant: Infrastructure and Grid Integration
Helms Pumped Storage Plant in California provides 1212 MW of hydroelectric capacity using Courtright and Wishon reservoirs.
Gitaru Hydroelectric Power Station: Infrastructure and the Seven Forks Scheme
Gitaru Hydroelectric Power Station is a 225 MW run-of-river dam on Kenya's Tana River, part of the Seven Forks Scheme.
Sondu Miriu Hydroelectric Power Station
Profile of the Sondu Miriu Hydroelectric Power Station in Kenya, its unique diversion design, and operational history.
Edea Hydroelectric Power Station: Infrastructure and Industrial Impact in Cameroon
The Edea Hydroelectric Power Station on the Sanaga River in Cameroon, commissioned in 1953, provides 264 MW of power, significantly supporti...
Ulset Hydroelectric Power Station
Overview of the Ulset Hydroelectric Power Station in Norway, including its 35 MW capacity, location on the Orkla River system, and operation...
Shisanling Pumped Storage Power Station
Profile of the 800 MW Shisanling Pumped Storage Power Station in Beijing, detailing its hydroelectric infrastructure and operational history...
Hua Na Dam: Infrastructure and Salinity Risks in Thailand
Hua Na Dam in Thailand faces salinity risks similar to Rasi Salai. Overview of its construction, budget, and environmental impact.
Ermenek Dam: Arch Dam Infrastructure and Hydroelectric Development in Turkey
Ermenek Dam is a 210 m concrete arch dam on the Göksu River in Turkey, completed in 2009 with a 300 MW power station.