run-of-the-river hydroelectric power plant

C12222 concept

A run-of-the-river hydroelectric power plant is a facility that generates electricity by using the natural flow and elevation drop of a river with minimal water storage, diverting part of the river through turbines before returning it downstream.

Observed surface forms (2)

  • hydroelectric power project ×1
  • run-of-the-river power station ×1

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