Acaray Dam, Hydroelectric dam in Hernandarias District, Paraguay
Acaray Dam is a hydroelectric structure built across the river to generate electricity for the region. The installation features concrete walls that contain a large reservoir behind its main barriers.
The dam was completed in 1965 as Paraguay's initial major hydroelectric project for power generation. This achievement represented a turning point in the nation's approach to supplying energy.
This dam appears on Paraguay's currency, symbolizing the nation's reliance on hydroelectric power. It represents how water resources shape the country's sense of progress and energy independence.
This is an active industrial facility with limited public access. Visitors interested in viewing the structure should check with local authorities about available viewing points or guided tours.
The facility operates with a specialized frequency conversion station that allowed electricity exchange between Paraguay and Brazil at different electrical frequencies. This technical arrangement connected two separate national power grids.
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