Belo Monte Dam

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:river
gptkbp:annual_co2_emissions_reduction approximately 4.5 million tons
gptkbp:annual_energy_generation around 40,000 GWh
approximately 39,000 GWh
gptkbp:benefits infrastructure improvements
gptkbp:biodiversity threat to species
gptkbp:budget gptkb:2010
Brazilian government
gptkbp:capacity 11,233 MW
gptkbp:challenges logistical difficulties
gptkbp:climate_adaptation renewable energy source
gptkbp:climate_impact potential changes in local climate
gptkbp:community_engagement limited involvement of local populations
limited consultation
gptkbp:community_impact displacement of communities
gptkbp:community_involvement infrastructure improvements.
aims to support energy needs during droughts
gptkbp:construction_cost approximately $18 billion
gptkbp:construction_method diversion of the Xingu River
gptkbp:construction_started gptkb:2011
gptkb:2019
gptkbp:controversy human rights violations
gptkbp:cultivation altered irrigation patterns
gptkbp:development_cost approximately $18 billion
gptkbp:economic_impact job creation
gptkbp:electrification gptkb:Brazilian_National_Interconnected_System
renewable energy
gptkbp:emissions_standard low greenhouse gas emissions
gptkbp:employees thousands of workers
gptkbp:employs temporary jobs during construction
gptkbp:energy_output_variability seasonal fluctuations
gptkbp:environmental_concerns Brazil's energy strategy
part of Brazil's energy strategy
gptkbp:environmental_impact deforestation
gptkbp:first_power_generation_date gptkb:2016
gptkbp:fishing_impact negative impact
disruption of migration
gptkbp:flood_control limited effectiveness
potential benefits
approximately 668 km²
gptkbp:fuel_economy improvements in grid management
gptkbp:height 90 meters
gptkbp:historical_significance stimulates local economies
economic growth in the region
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Belo Monte Dam
gptkbp:impact one of the largest in the world
gptkbp:indigenous_land affected
gptkbp:indigenous_land_impact displacement of indigenous communities
gptkbp:infrastructure transmission lines
gptkbp:international_response global environmental organizations
gptkbp:international_scrutiny environmental organizations
gptkbp:is_a_supporter_of significant opposition
against construction
gptkbp:legal_framework Brazilian environmental laws
gptkbp:legal_issue ongoing
multiple lawsuits
gptkbp:location gptkb:Brazil
gptkbp:maintenance ongoing monitoring needed
gptkbp:operator gptkb:Norte_Energia
gptkbp:owner gptkb:Norte_Energia
gptkbp:payment_methods public and private investment
gptkbp:power_source to neighboring countries
contributes to national goals
contributes to Brazil's goals
part of Brazil's diverse energy sources
variable due to seasonal changes
gptkbp:power_supply regional and national
to millions of households
to the Brazilian grid
gptkbp:primary_use electricity generation
gptkbp:prize_pool for renewable energy projects
gptkbp:project 8 years
expected to operate for decades
inspired similar initiatives in Brazil.
delays and extensions
gptkbp:provides_oversight_for ANEEL (National Electric Energy Agency)
gptkbp:public_perception mixed opinions
mixed views among citizens
gptkbp:regional_electricity_prices influence on pricing
gptkbp:regulatory_body gptkb:Brazilian_Institute_of_Environment_and_Renewable_Natural_Resources
gptkbp:regulatory_compliance environmental regulations
gptkbp:research conducted on environmental impact
gptkbp:research_opportunities environmental studies
gptkbp:reservoir 1,200 km²
1,000 km²
gptkbp:river gptkb:Xingu_River
gptkbp:spillway_type designed for extreme weather events
gptkbp:sustainability long-term ecological effects
gptkbp:tourism_impact potential increase in local tourism
reduced tourism opportunities
gptkbp:turbine_type gptkb:18
Francis turbine
Francis turbines
gptkbp:water_management integrated with regional plans
gptkbp:water_quality deterioration
affected downstream ecosystems
gptkbp:water_requirement 39.5 billion m³
approximately 1,200 million m³
gptkbp:year 2016 (initial phase)
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:river
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4