Guri Hydroelectric Plant

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:hydroelectric_power_station
gptkbp:annualVisitors approximately 50,000 GWh
gptkbp:capacity 10,235 MW
gptkbp:communityEngagement involves local communities in decision-making.
gptkbp:communityImpact displaced local communities during construction
gptkbp:constructionMaterial 1986
estimated at $2 billion
gptkbp:constructionStarted 1963
gptkbp:country gptkb:Venezuela
gptkbp:emergencyServices provides backup during outages
gptkbp:emissionsStandard low greenhouse gas emissions compared to fossil fuels
gptkbp:energyEfficiency enhances national energy security
improvements sought through technology upgrades
limited due to domestic demand
central_to_Venezuela's_energy_strategy
gptkbp:engineType gptkb:Francis_turbine
gptkbp:environmentalImpact significant flooding of local ecosystems
affected by climate change and droughts
gptkbp:futurePlans expansion and upgrades are planned
gptkbp:geographicalFeature supplies electricity to multiple states
gptkbp:gridConnection connected to the national grid
gptkbp:hasCapacity 10,235 MW
gptkbp:height 162 m
gptkbp:historicalSignificance played_a_key_role_in_Venezuela's_energy_policy
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Guri Hydroelectric Plant
gptkbp:impact provides_electricity_to_a_significant_portion_of_Venezuela
gptkbp:internationalClassification recognized as a major engineering feat
gptkbp:lighting approximately 4,250 km²
provides flood control benefits downstream
gptkbp:localEconomy contributes to local economic development
gptkbp:localWildlife impacted by the creation of the reservoir
gptkbp:location gptkb:Venezuela
gptkbp:maintenance requires regular maintenance due to sedimentation
gptkbp:numberOfTeams 20
gptkbp:operationalStatus 1978
gptkbp:operator EDELCA
gptkbp:owner gptkb:Corporación_Eléctrica_Nacional_(CORPOELEC)
gptkbp:partnerships collaborates with international energy organizations
gptkbp:powerOutput varies with water levels
gptkbp:primaryMission electricity generation
gptkbp:publicPerception mixed due to environmental concerns
gptkbp:region supports local economies through job creation
gptkbp:research subject of studies on renewable energy
gptkbp:reservoir gptkb:Guri_Reservoir
gptkbp:river gptkb:Caroni_River
gptkbp:safetyFeatures includes spillway and flood control systems
gptkbp:significance largest_hydroelectric_power_plant_in_Venezuela
gptkbp:technology incorporates modern hydroelectric technology
gptkbp:tourism attracts visitors for its engineering
gptkbp:type embankment dam
gptkbp:waterManagement critical for maintaining reservoir levels
dependent on seasonal rainfall patterns
gptkbp:waterQuality reservoir water quality monitored regularly