China's Yangtze River powers the world's largest dams
China's Yangtze River harnesses immense power for the world's largest hydroelectric dams, fueling national growth and managing floods, yet sparking significant environmental and social debate.
The Yangtze River, Asia's longest, is a powerhouse for some of the world's most ambitious hydroelectric projects. Its most prominent, the Three Gorges Dam, completed in 2006, generates around 100 terawatt-hours of electricity annually, enough for millions of homes. This single dam provides about 10% of China's hydroelectric output, fueling its rapid industrialization.
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