The Three Gorges Dam in China is the world’s most powerful hydroelectric project, generating up to 22.5 gigawatts and supplying over 10% of China’s hydroelectric power. However, concerns have been raised about its environmental impact and displacement of over 1.2 million people.
The most powerful hydroelectric project in the world is the Three Gorges Dam in China. It is made up of 32 hydroelectric generators and can generate up to 22.5 gigawatts. The Three Gorges Dam is located in Hubei province on the Yangtze River and supplies more than 10% of China’s hydroelectric power. The dam was built from 1994 to 2008, with its primary purposes being for flood control. It has raised concern about its environmental impact, however, because its 350-mile (600 km) long reservoir has submerged towns, villages and ancient monuments. There are also concerns that the tank will collect pollutants from nearby factories.
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The Three Gorges Dam is so big it can be spotted from space.
More than 1.2 million people have been displaced by the construction of the Three Gorges Dam.
The cost of constructing the Three Gorges Dam was estimated to have been approximately US$28 billion, making it one of the most expensive hydroelectric projects ever.
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