Itaipú Dam

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf dam
gptkbp:annualVisitors 103,098 GWh
gptkbp:built 1971
1984
concrete gravity dam
gptkbp:collaborations collaborates with universities for research
Brazil_and_Paraguay
gptkbp:communityPrograms supports local community programs
gptkbp:construction_cost US$ 19.6 billion
gptkbp:country gptkb:Brazil
gptkb:Paraguay
gptkbp:cultural_significance important to local culture
gptkbp:electrification provides electricity to millions
gptkbp:electronicSystems considered an engineering marvel
gptkbp:emissionsStandard low greenhouse gas emissions
gptkbp:energyEfficiency contributes_to_energy_independence_for_Paraguay.
gptkbp:engineType gptkb:Francis_turbine
20
gptkbp:environmental_impact significant
influences local climate
gptkbp:exportedTo exports_energy_to_Argentina
gptkbp:famous_for its size and energy production
gptkbp:fishSpecies supports local fishing industry
gptkbp:fuel_capacity high energy efficiency
gptkbp:future_plans plans for future upgrades
gptkbp:height 196 meters
gptkbp:historical_significance historically_significant_project_in_South_America
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Itaipú Dam
gptkbp:length 7,919 meters
gptkbp:lighting 1,350 km²
caused displacement of communities
helps with flood control in the region
gptkbp:local_economy boosts local economy
gptkbp:location gptkb:Paraná_River
gptkbp:maintenance requires regular maintenance
gptkbp:notableFeature key_part_of_energy_policy_in_Brazil_and_Paraguay
gptkbp:opened 1982
gptkbp:operational_status 14,000 MW
gptkbp:operator gptkb:Itaipú_Binacional
gptkbp:owner gptkb:Itaipú_Binacional
gptkbp:powerOutput Brazil_and_Paraguay
gptkbp:productionCompany employed thousands of workers
gptkbp:public_perception mixed public perception
gptkbp:research site for environmental research
gptkbp:reservoir gptkb:Itaipú_Reservoir
gptkbp:safetyFeatures has safety measures in place
gptkbp:significance largest hydroelectric power plant in the world by energy generation
gptkbp:spillwayType largest spillway in the world
gptkbp:sustainability renewable energy source
gptkbp:tourism popular tourist destination
gptkbp:type hydroelectric dam
gptkbp:waterManagement affects regional hydrology
gptkbp:waterQuality provides water supply for irrigation
affects water quality downstream
gptkbp:wildlife affects local wildlife habitats