ipl-logo

Hydropower Capacity Case Study

1514 Words7 Pages

According to the data in 2013, five top countries that have the largest hydropower capacity, which are China, Brazil, United States, Canada, and Russia, occupied over half of hydropower global capacity (Ren21). China takes 26%, Brazil takes 8.6%, United States takes 7.8%, Canada takes 7.6%, Russia 4.7%, and ‘rest of country’ takes 45.4% of the global hydropower capacity. As annual global capacity reaches 1000GW, China reaches 260GW by itself, while Brazil generates 86GW. Hydropower electricity generated from China is greater than 3times of Brazil’s.
To compare hydropower electricity generated in 2012 to 2013, all top 5 counties showed the acceleration (Ren21). China and Turkey were the top 2 that accelerates the most; China had increased about 29GW from 2012, which is around 7.93% of domestic total, and Turkey ascended 2.9GW from 2012, which is around 6.90% of domestic total (Ren21). Even …show more content…

Nepal attempts to achieve several sectors: facilitate water resources in everywhere, set reasonable price on hydropower electricity, and extend rural electrification to promote developments of rural economy (His Majesty's Government). Furthermore, Nepal government intervention on hydropower to fulfill the domestic electricity demand, and maximize the benefits of water resources (His Majesty's Government).
Similar to Nepal, Turkey also considers economical aspect significantly; however, Turkey puts relatively balanced efforts on environments as well. Turkey’s policies are divided into two, which are “Electricity market licensing regulation”, and “utilization of renewable energy resources for the purpose of generating electrical energy” (Erdogdu, Erkan). In order to approach, Turkey views the advantages and disadvantages that hydropower impacts on economy critically (Erdogdu, Erkan). Additionally, Turkey schemes to provide developmental education for engineer and contractor for environmental dam

Show More
Related
277 Words | 2 Pages

The construction of the Kinzua Dam in the 1960 has been symbolic to the Seneca Nation people. Ohi:yo dwagahdegyo:’ -I am from the ancestral land that covered 10,000 acres that ran along the ohi:yo; Alleghany River. In 1794 Seneca nation signed a peace treaty with the United States that guaranteed land for the Seneca people. Article three in the 1794 treaty declared that “the United States acknowledge all the land within the aforementioned boundaries, to be the property of the Seneka [sic] nation; and the United States will never claim the same, nor disturb the Seneka nation.” The inception of Kinzua Dam initiated in 1950 while the Seneca nation people were unaware.

Read More
487 Words | 2 Pages

After reviewing the information that has been provided about the Tennessee Valley Authority vs. Hill court case along with additional findings about the primary purpose for the construction of the Tellico Dam, it has made the questions that are ask in this week’s post much easier to answer. Although, there are some key factors that must be taken into consideration before we choose either side. These factors included that the TVA project was approved to start construction in 1967, David Etnier discovered the snail darter in 1973, this small fish was declared an endangered species in 1975, the Tellico community expected the dam project to generate power, and benefit their economic resources. Also, we have to think about the fact that the snail darter was downgraded in 1980 to a threatened species simply because it was found in other areas of the Tennessee

Read More
2026 Words | 9 Pages

It uses flowing water to generate electricity. It does this by using dams and reservoirs for storage. This method gives us the most electricity rather than any other renewable energy source. Not only do the dams and reservoirs create electricity, they also control flooding (Sambu). Hydropower is the least expensive procedure to generate electricity.

Read More
970 Words | 4 Pages

China’s Water is not only being used for

Read More
904 Words | 4 Pages

This novel is a historical story for four sisters who lived through the Rafael Trujillo dictatorship in the Dominican Republic. Three out of the sisters had direct involvement with Trujillo’s regime and had a huge impact on their country’s history. Their impact left a mark on the Dominican people of national martyr’s that spoke out against injustice in their country. Through the novel “In the Time of the Butterflies” it is clear that these sisters were raised from a middle-class family of famers and had their future before them. Unfortunately, their future was dictated by Rafael Trujillo.

Read More
79 Words | 1 Pages

Analyzed Husky Energy financial position and performance using its financial statements for a 10 period and benchmarked Husky Energy to the top 5 oil production companies in Canada, while comparing them to the entire Industry averages. We also researched Husky Energy new ventures and whether the current drop in oil price has increased or decreased oil production. And we concluded by evaluating how the innovative technology of the automobile industry may cause future decline in fuel and diesel consumption.

Read More
1129 Words | 5 Pages

An act of attacking with a Chemicl agent is typically from an aerosal type or disseminating the agent into other avenues of contact. However, for this particular scenario, a Chemical-Biological Agent will be used in the rare form of being part of an explosive. The particular chemical agent in reference will be petroleum-contaminated water.

Read More
1428 Words | 6 Pages

The progressive era in the United States helped to spawn one of the first great conservative movements in the country. The conservative movement occurred as a result of the troubling theory that the fast paced urban development and industrial growth of the nation would lead to the extinction of wilderness areas in the United States. One of the most significant events during the era was that of the debate over the construction of the O 'Shaughnessy Dam in the Hetch Hetchy Valley located in California’s Yosemite National Park. After an earthquake crippled the city of San Francisco in the early 1900’s, the residents of the city recognized that they would require better-equipped ways to make certain that they had a steady supply of electricity and

Read More
1593 Words | 7 Pages

Throughout the centuries, humans have been attempting to find a way to power homes, cars, and other luxuries in the most efficient way possible. Coal and oil were two major sources that begin being exploited during the industrial revolution. Both have caused great controversy over the years from lawsuits to strikes. A new way to drill oil, hydraulic fracturing, was discovered and was an efficient means of drilling until its effects became prevalent. Also, when coal began to run out, a new method called mountaintop removal took hold, but continues to damage the earth.

Read More
882 Words | 4 Pages

Bill Estep said in the Kentucky Herald-Leader in an article about hydropower in Kentucky, this article was written in 2015, talking about the prospect of hydropower in Kentucky, though most of the energy made from the new plants are speculated to be used in other states and not the coal-dominant energy industry of Kentucky. There is already 3.4% of the energy used in Kentucky that is made from the seven hydro-powered dams that it has, a small number compared to the amount of energy used from coal but still a hopeful number that hydropower can start to become a larger part of Kentucky's energy. Hydropower produces about 0.7 cents per kilowatt-hour as stated in Alternative energy, alternative energy for the 21st century. This is about one-third the cost compared to using fossil fuel or nuclear energy, and one thing most states can agree upon is cost efficiency when it comes to their energy

Read More
1036 Words | 5 Pages

With the result established under assignment 2, part 2, we will try to determine what water supply system would be better for the Aurora Fire Department. What would be more effective, using the water source from the hydrant by either water shuttle or pump relay, or by using the pond which is located left to the Duffer’s Clubhouse. The first possibility to look into would be the tanker shuttle beginning with the fire hydrant, supplied by a municipal system or the Horizon pond adjacent to the Golf Club. First, the water shuttle from the hydrant. We know from previous calculations that the required delivery rate (DR) is 750 GPM (625 IGPM).

Read More
1308 Words | 6 Pages

Introduction Huaneng Power International (HPI) was founded on June 30, 1994, during a time of strong economic growth and development throughout the People’s Republic of China (PRC). The mandate of HPI was to supply power for the PRC’s fastest-growing provinces, because “it became clear that the current industry structure would be insufficient to meet the projected demand” (White, 1998). However, in order for HPI to allocate the needed power supply it needed to expand its current company, i.e. allow for constant technological innovation, improve its transportation network, and acquire rights to more plants; this vast expansion required an estimated RMB34.4 billion (White, 1998). HPI was faced with several obstacles while choosing between different alternatives to obtain capital needed for expansion.

Read More
1056 Words | 5 Pages

In addition, many African rivers and waterfalls could be used to produce hydroelectric power. Africa

Read More
766 Words | 4 Pages

I hope GAMUDA able to help me in improving in preparing knowledge, communication, and identity formation as I check scholarship scheme GAMUDA can give practical training to sponsored students and I am confident through practical training will be able to expose me with the prospect of a career as an engineer. I am very excited about the technology that has been used by GAMUDA in the construction of the MRT as tunnel boring machines (TBMs) that can drill ground at the same time can build a tunnel. I sincerely hope that this opportunity will be given to

Read More
1351 Words | 6 Pages

And there are many examples of successful, large-scale programs that increase growth or productivity and do so in a sustainable manner. China is one of the good examples to understand what green economy would be like in developed countries. Currently china invests more than any other country in renewable energy. Its total installed wind capacity grew 64% in 2010. This growth is driven by a national policy that sees clean energy as a major market in the near future, and one in which China wants to gain a competitive

Read More

More about Hydropower Capacity Case Study

Related Topics

Open Document