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Largest Hydropower Stations by Energy Capacity

This list features the largest hydropower plants in the world by energy capacity.

RANK

HYDRO PLANT

LOCATION

CAPACITY

(gigawatts)

1

Three Gorges Dam

China

22.5

2

Itaipu Dam

Brazil/Paraguay

14.0

3

Xiluodu

China

13.8

4

Guri

Venezuela

10.2

5

Belo Monte

Brazil

9.3

6

Tucuruí

Brazil

8.3

7

Grand Coulee

United States

6.8

8

Xiangjiaba

China

6.4

9

Sayano-Shushenskaya

Russia

6.4

10

Longtan

China

6.3


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References

Power Technology. (n.d.). The 10 biggest hydroelectric power plants in the world. Available at: https://www.power-technology.com/features/feature-the-10-biggest-hydroelectric-power-plants-in-the-world/?cf-view [Accessed 1 December 2025].
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