Hydropower can be economical, but there are some real questions about how sustainable it will be in the long run. Let's visualize the world's largest hydroelectric dams.
Did you know that the largest form of renewable energy in the world is hydroelectricity? The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) recently released statistics showing that it accounts for 40% of total capacity, surpassing solar (28%) and wind (27%).
Hydroelectric power plants, which are essentially big dams that employ the water flow to spin a turbine, produce this kind of energy. Additionally, they can perform auxiliary tasks like flow monitoring and flood control.
Marcus Lu of Visual Capitalist has created a visualization of the 5 biggest hydroelectric dams in the globe, ordered by their maximum output, to aid in your understanding of hydropower.
Overview of the Data
The table below provides crucial information about the five dams represented in this graphic as of 2021. The installed c...