IEEE Recognizes Itaipu Dam’s Engineering Achievements
Cars That Think
MARCH 20, 2025
In 2006 and 2007, it was expanded to 14 GW with the addition of two more units, for a total of 20. By harnessing 62,200 cubic meters of river water per second, Itaipu prevents the release of nearly 100 million tonnes of carbon dioxide each year. Itaipu was designed for continuous expansion. gigawatts of capacity. GW capacity.
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