United States trends in non-powered dam electrification
Journal Article
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· International Journal on Hydropower & Dams
OSTI ID:1470870
- Oak Ridge National Lab. (ORNL), Oak Ridge, TN (United States)
Over the past two decades, retrofitting existing non-powered dams for electricity generation has been the primary hydropower development activity in United States. A total of 58 existing non-powered dams are currently licensed to produce an estimated 3.7 TWh of annual energy output from 888 MW of cumulative installed capacity. Here in this article we provide a review of development trends, focusing on the variety of dam types developed, strategies by type, cost data, environmental mitigation trends, and market drivers.
- Research Organization:
- Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL), Oak Ridge, TN (United States)
- Sponsoring Organization:
- USDOE Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE)
- Grant/Contract Number:
- AC05-00OR22725
- OSTI ID:
- 1470870
- Journal Information:
- International Journal on Hydropower & Dams, Journal Name: International Journal on Hydropower & Dams Journal Issue: 4 Vol. 25; ISSN 1352-2523
- Publisher:
- Aqua Media International Ltd.Copyright Statement
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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