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4.1 Dams
A dam is a structure that creates a significant rise in the water level, enabling flows to be stored to a greater or lesser extent. The different types of dams and their construction are described in Barrages
As the energy stored is significant, countries have established legislation governing the construction...
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In 2000, 18% of the world's electricity was generated by hydropower. The breakdown of installed hydropower capacity is shown in figure 1 .
In France, 15% of the electricity generated (70 TWh) is hydroelectric. This makes France the leading...
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