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No dia 26 de abril de 1973, o Brasil e o Paraguai assinaram o Tratado de Itaipu. Um ano depois, em maio de 1974, foi criada a Itaipu Binacional, usina hidrelétrica que chega aos seus 50 anos como a maior produtora de energia acumulada do planeta, com mais de 3 bilhões de megawatts-hora. O Tratado de Itaipu representa uma etapa fundamental das intensas negociações entre os dois países e é formado por três anexos: A, B e C. O primeiro traz o Estatuto da entidade binacional, o segundo trata das instalações e da estrutura, enquanto o terceiro aborda os acordos financeiros e de suprimento de energia. Para saber mais sobre a história do Tratado, assista ao documentário produzido para comemorar os 50 anos do documento: https://lnkd.in/dmNKUysP

PCH Verde 2! 22,5MW Near of the end! Construtora Quebec S.A.

🚀 Impressive massive dam engineering in India: The Polavaram Hydroelectric Power Project 🔥 The Polavaram Project is a marvel of civil engineering through its multifaceted design and execution, involving a large earth-rock fill dam built to withstand the dynamic forces of the Godavari River in India, integrating hydrological studies, structural engineering, and seismic safety considerations. Key features include spillways, gates for flood management, and an extensive canal system engineered for efficient water conveyance and erosion control. It also includes a hydroelectric plant, requiring the integration of mechanical, electrical, and civil engineering. Awesome engineering for sustainable water resource management and energy generation. #engineering #science #india #technology #innovation #construction #management ⏩ Felipe Ochoa Cornejo 👨🏻🏫🇨🇱 for more state of the art science, engineering, geology, and technology 🎥 Meil Company

No #TBT de hoje, compartilhamos estas imagens incríveis da abertura gradual das comportas do vertedouro da Usina Hidrelétrica de Tucuruí, da Eletrobras Eletronorte, no Pará. A ação, realizada no último mês, é uma medida preventiva para manter a segurança do nível do lago e controle da vazão do rio Tocantins. Assista ao vídeo e confira a beleza desse evento! 🤩 #Tucurui #Eletrobras #UHE #EnergiaRenovável

🌊 Hydroelectric project in India sets two World Records 🏆 The 960-MW Polavaram #hydroelectric project set the World Record for the “largest continuous concrete pour,” and another for the “most concrete continuously poured in 24 hours” - 32,100 m3! 💧 Polavaram provides hydropower, #irrigation, and drinking #water across India’s Andhra Pradesh state 👷♂️ Our #hydropower experts in #India were responsible for design and detailed #engineering consultancy services throughout the project 🌱 A model for future hydroelectric plants, Polavaram aims to irrigate a vast 4.2 million acres, and harness and store #RenewableEnergy to support a round-the-clock #sustainable #power supply 👇 Want to know more? Check out the details and photos of this impressive project. Link in the comments below. #hydro #sustainability #WeAreTractebel #EngineeringACarbonNeutralFuture

AKOSOMBO DAM, GHANA The Akosombo Dam is a major hydroelectric dam located on the Volta River in southeastern Ghana. It was constructed between 1961 and 1965 and officially commissioned in 1966. The dam created the massive Volta Lake, one of the largest man-made lakes in the world, covering an area of 8,502 square km. The rockfill embankment dam has a 640m crest length and is 141m high. Two spillway structures are constructed in concrete and founded on rock. The two gated structures include in total 12 identical gates (six gates at each spillway, dimensions W x H= 11.73m x 12.19m). The two spillways are adjacent to each other but the spillway chutes are pointing in slightly different directions. The gates are operated by one single moveable hoist. A 335m crest length and 37m high Saddle Dam is located about 1km east of the main Dam and was constructed as a rock fill embankment Dam with central core of clayey materials. The Saddle Dam is founded on rock and the foundation level is well above the tail water level. The primary purpose of the Akosombo Dam was to generate hydroelectric power for the aluminum industry and to provide electricity for the country's economic development. The project's original electrical output was 912MW, which was upgraded to 1020MW in a retrofit project that was completed in 2006.  The construction of the dam was a major engineering feat, involving the relocation of over 80,000 people from the area that would be flooded by the Volta Lake. The Akosombo Dam has played a crucial role in Ghana's economic development since its completion. It provided a reliable source of electricity, which was essential for industrialization and economic growth. The dam's hydroelectric power enabled the establishment of the Volta Aluminum Company (VALCO), one of the largest aluminum smelters in Africa.Additionally, the Volta Lake created opportunities for fishing, irrigation, and transportation, further contributing to the country's economy. Over the years, the Akosombo Dam has faced challenges, including periods of drought that have reduced the water levels in the Volta Lake, affecting electricity generation. Climate change and increasing water demands have also put pressure on the dam's operations. To address these challenges, Ghana has diversified its energy mix by investing in thermal power plants and exploring renewable energy sources such as solar and wind power. Additionally, there have been efforts to improve the management of the Volta Lake and its resources, promoting sustainable fishing practices and exploring opportunities for eco-tourism. #hydropower #hydroelectric #africa