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Ethiopia's Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD): A Symbol of National Pride and Power

The Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD), Africa's largest hydroelectric dam, was officially launched, aiming to electrify Ethiopia and supply power to the region, despite previous diplomatic tensions with downstream countries.

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Kakhovka Dam Destruction: A Unique Ecological Dilemma

The destruction of the Kakhovka dam in June 2023, resulting in the draining of its reservoir, has unexpectedly led to the rapid flourishing of vegetation and wildlife in the newly exposed floodplain along the Dnieper River, creating a unique ecological dilemma between nature conservation and the reg...

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Côte d'Ivoire's Gribo-Popoli Dam: A Symbol of Sino-Ivorian Partnership and Skill Development

The Gribo-Popoli hydroelectric dam in southwest Côte d'Ivoire, completed in November 2024 by PowerChina, significantly boosts the nation's hydroelectric capacity, creating roughly 2,000 direct and 1,000 indirect jobs while fostering local expertise through extensive on-the-job training.

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Volga Hydroelectric Station Increases Water Discharge to Combat Low Water Levels

The Volga Hydroelectric Station will increase water discharge from April 29 to May 6, 2025, peaking at 23,000 cubic meters per second to address low water levels caused by a low-snow winter, impacting the Volga-Akhtuba floodplain and downstream regions.

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Zambian Bitcoin Mine Powers Rural Electrification

A bitcoin mine in rural Zambia utilizes excess hydroelectric power, creating a profitable venture for a Kenyan company while significantly boosting the local power plant's revenue and providing electricity to a previously underserved community.

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China's 60-Gigawatt Motuo Dam Sparks Water Concerns in India and Bangladesh

China officially approved a massive 60-gigawatt hydroelectric dam in Tibet, the Motuo Dam, in December 2023, sparking concerns in India and Bangladesh over potential water shortages and environmental damage, with the project's details remaining largely unknown and human rights groups reporting popul...

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Kakhovka Dam Destruction: Unexpected Ecological Recovery and Water Crisis

The destruction of the Kakhovka dam in June 2023 initially created a desert, but within a year, the area has seen a remarkable ecological recovery with diverse plant and animal life, raising questions about the future of dam reconstruction and water resources in the region.

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Kakhovka Dam Destruction: Unexpected Ecological Boom and Uncertain Future

The destruction of the Kakhovka HPP on June 6, 2023, has resulted in the unexpected flourishing of the Great Meadow, a historic floodplain, with a dramatic increase in plant and animal diversity within a year, but its future is uncertain due to ongoing debates about rebuilding the dam.

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Kakhovka HPP Destruction: Ecological Resurgence and Rebuilding Debate

The destruction of the Kakhovka Hydroelectric Power Plant on June 6, 2023, has led to the remarkable resurgence of the Great Meadow ecosystem, raising questions about the future of this ecologically important area and the potential conflict between ecological preservation and regional water needs.

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Salto de Chira: Gran Canaria's Hydroelectric Project Promises Renewable Energy and Water Security

Gran Canaria's 391 million euro Salto de Chira hydroelectric project, involving a pumped storage plant and desalination facility, aims to increase renewable energy usage to 50-70% by 2027 and provide 660,000 cubic meters of desalinated water yearly, despite environmental concerns.

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Hoover Dam: Engineering Marvel and its Impact

Hoover Dam, completed in 1936, is a massive concrete structure on the Colorado River, generating hydroelectric power for 1.3 million people and transforming the surrounding desert into productive farmland. Its construction involved 21,000 workers and innovative engineering solutions.

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Buk-Bijela Hydroelectric Plant: Revived Project Faces Legal and Environmental Hurdles

The Republika Srpska's plan to build the Buk-Bijela hydroelectric plant on the Drina River, despite legal challenges and environmental concerns, reignites a 20-year-old debate over the Tara River's preservation.

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