If you wish to find out which are the most powerful giant constructions in the world, you’ve come to the right place, for here are 12 largest hydroelectric dams and power plants in the world!
Talking about hydroelectric power, that was the major criteria in Insider Monkey’s search for the largest hydroelectric dam in the world. Even though we have already found the answer to what is the largest hydroelectric dam in the United States, and wrote about largest hydroelectric dams in USA, they used a different methodology in it. Here they were primarily guided by the definition by the US Department of Energy that large hydroelectric power plants are those that possess a capacity of more than 30 megawatts (MW). Just to make you intrigued, let us tell you they’re talking gigawatts in this article.
Also, let us remind you the title says “dams and power plants”, so it doesn’t have to mean there are only dams on this list, though we must admit they are much more beautiful and impressive to look at. People have been trying to harness the water power for quite some time, and seeing a huge mass of water trapped by a dam is a sight to be seen. Speaking of which, you can expect not only pictures of the dams in question, but videos of them, too. That should give you a clearer picture of their size and power.
In addition to the dams, power plants and their locations and power, you’ll also find out some interesting facts about them. There’s the equipment,for starters, but also some interesting stories about their construction. Unfortunately, there’s also a story about a very unfortunate incident. With great power comes great responsibility, right?
As you can see, there are plenty of reasons to click on 12 largest hydroelectric dams and power plants in the world. Prepare to be wowed!
