Hydroelectric Power
Reservoir, run-of-river and pumped-storage hydropower; dams, turbines and environmental impact.
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Firestone Hydroelectric Power Station
Liberia's first hydroelectric dam, built in 1942 on the Farmington River by Firestone Plantations Company with a capacity of 64 MW.
Temenggor Dam: Hydroelectric Infrastructure and Strategic History in Perak
Temenggor Dam is a major hydroelectric facility in Malaysia, operated by Tenaga Nasional with 348 MW capacity.
Krichim Hydro Power Plant: Infrastructure and Operations on the Vacha River
Overview of the Krichim Hydro Power Plant in Bulgaria, operated by NEK EAD with a capacity of 80 MW.
Gorna Arda Hydro Power Plant: Project History and Corporate Structure
Overview of the Gorna Arda hydroelectric cascade project in Bulgaria, its corporate history, and planned capacity.
South Yakutia Hydroelectric Complex: Proposed Infrastructure and Economic Strategy
Proposed hydroelectric complex in Russia's Far East with over 9000 MW capacity, aiming to power mining and export to China.
Centre Port: Proposed Tidal Barrage and Infrastructure in The Wash
Analysis of the proposed Centre Port tidal barrage in The Wash, UK, linking Norfolk and Lincolnshire with energy and transport infrastructur...
Dongfeng Dam: Arch Dam Engineering and Hydroelectric Operations in Guizhou
Dongfeng Dam is a 162 m arch dam on the Wu River in China, featuring a 695 MW underground power station.
Salma Dam: Infrastructure, Geopolitics and Regional Development
Salma Dam is a 42 MW hydroelectric and irrigation project in Afghanistan, highlighting India-Afghanistan ties and regional water disputes.
Rudbar Lorestan Dam: Engineering and Operations
Overview of the 450 MW Rudbar Lorestan Dam in Iran, its construction by China Gezhouba Group, and technical specifications.
Lake Siriu
Lake Siriu is a reservoir located in Buzău County, Romania. It is a body of water situated at coordinates 45.5, 26.25.
Aras Dam: Hydroelectric Infrastructure and Transboundary Water Management
Overview of the Aras Dam on the Iran-Azerbaijan border, covering its history, specifications, and regional water management role.
Shuangjiangkou Dam: Engineering the World's Tallest Embankment Dam
The Shuangjiangkou Dam on China's Dadu River is a 312 m rock-fill embankment dam under construction, set to become the world's tallest dam u...
Arroyito Dam: Hydroelectric Infrastructure on the Limay River
Arroyito Dam is a hydroelectric facility on the Limay River in Neuquén Province, Argentina, operated by Enel with a capacity of 127.8 MW.
Kaleta Hydropower Plant
Kaleta Hydropower Plant is a 240 MW hydroelectric facility in Guinea, constructed by China International Water & Electric Corporation and in...
Rutshuru Hydroelectric Power Station
Overview of the 13.8 MW Rutshuru Hydroelectric Power Station in the DRC, its construction history and regional significance.
Luachimo Hydroelectric Power Station
Hydroelectric power station in Angola, expanded to 34 MW in 2024.
Pushihe Pumped Storage Power Station
Pushihe Pumped Storage Power Station in Liaoning, China, is a 1200 MW hydroelectric facility utilizing upper and lower reservoirs for peakin...
Schluchseewerk: Hydroelectric Infrastructure and Corporate History in the Black Forest
Schluchseewerk AG operates pumped storage hydroelectric stations in Germany's Black Forest. Founded in 1928, it is owned by RWE and EnBW.
Yusufeli Dam: Engineering, Biodiversity Impact and Regional Development
Yusufeli Dam is Turkey's highest dam on the Çoruh River, featuring a 270 m arch structure and 540 MW capacity with significant ecological im...
Houziyan Dam: Hydroelectric Infrastructure on the Dadu River
Houziyan Dam is a 223.5 m hydroelectric embankment dam on the Dadu River in Sichuan, China, with a 1700 MW capacity.