Tag: hydropower
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Tajikistan Faces Challenges in Constructing Dam Exceeding Half Its GDP
Tajikistan is facing significant challenges in its ambitious endeavor to construct a hydroelectric dam, a project that is poised to exceed half of the country’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP). The dam, intended to significantly boost the nation’s electricity supply, is a monumental task that highlights both the potential benefits of increased energy independence and the…
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China Expands Hydroelectric Power with Risky Megadams in Earthquake-Prone Areas
China is advancing its hydropower capabilities by constructing an extensive network of dams along its longest river, the Yangtze, notably in the highly remote and earthquake-prone regions. This ambitious project involves more than a dozen dams, including the $31 billion Baihetan Dam, which alone generates 16,000 megawatts of power. Despite the hydropower potential, which is…