Technical data of the Itaipu hydroelectric plant

The Itaipu Hydroelectric Plant is a binational hydroelectric plant located on the Paraná River, on the border between Brazil and Paraguay. The dam was built by both countries between 1975 and 1982. The name Itaipu was taken from an island that existed near the construction site.
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The Itaipu Hydroelectric Plant is the largest hydroelectric plant in the world in terms of installed capacity. The plant is operated by a binational company, Itaipu Binacional, which is formed by Brazil and Paraguay. The plant is responsible for generating around 17% of the electrical energy consumed in Brazil and Paraguay.

The plant is an important symbol of cooperation between Brazil and Paraguay. The plant is also an important source of income for both countries. The plant generates about $1,5 billion a year in revenue.

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The plant is an important tourist destination. The plant receives around 1 million visitors per year. The plant offers guided tours, which allow visitors to see the structure of the plant and learn about its operation.
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The Itaipu Hydroelectric Plant is one of the largest engineering works in the world. Its construction was a monumental undertaking that required the work of thousands of people from all over the world. The plant is a symbol of cooperation and development between Brazil and Paraguay, and is one of the main sources of electrical energy for both countries.

Currently, the Itaipu Hydroelectric Plant is the largest hydroelectric plant in the world in terms of energy production. The plant provides electricity to around 80 million people in Brazil and Paraguay. The plant is also an important tourist hub, attracting around 1 million visitors per year.