Itaipu Dam rated output
Itaipu Dam rated output is the maximum electrical power the Itaipu hydroelectric dam is designed to generate under standard conditions.
How big is it?
14 GW of power
Power · specified
A little perspective
Three Gorges Dam rated output is about 1.61 times larger on this measurement.
Three Gorges Dam rated output: Three Gorges Dam rated output is the maximum electrical power the dam's generators are designed to produce.
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Itaipu Dam rated output
A curated itaipu dam rated output comparison anchor. The representative value and any stated range preserve the backlog measurement convention; operating or experimental conditions can change real observations.
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The marked power is calibrated. Unmeasured illustration details are representative.
Three Gorges Dam rated output
The Three Gorges hydropower station has 22.5 GW installed generating capacity. Actual output varies with water and operating conditions.
China Three Gorges Corporation — Three Gorges Project
The marked installed generating capacity is calibrated. Unmeasured illustration details are representative.
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Why we use 14 GW
For comparison, this page uses power. The record labels this value specified, so the stated convention rather than an inferred average controls the comparison.
A curated itaipu dam rated output comparison anchor. The representative value and any stated range preserve the backlog measurement convention; operating or experimental conditions can change real observations.
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Recorded properties
Itaipu Dam rated output dimensions and measurements
| Property | Selected value | Recorded range | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 GW | Not recorded | specified |
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