Itaipu Dam, Hydroelectric power station in Foz do Iguaçu, Brazil and Hernandarias, Paraguay.
The Itaipu dam extends 7,700 meters across the Paraná River, incorporating 20 generating units that produce electricity for both Brazil and Paraguay.
Construction began in 1970 through a partnership between Brazil and Paraguay, employing 40,000 workers before its official opening in May 1984.
The name derives from Guarani language words meaning 'the sounding stone,' referencing an island that existed at the construction location.
The facility generates electricity at different frequencies: 50 Hertz for Paraguay's power grid and 60 Hertz for Brazil's distribution system.
The power plant has produced over 2.9 billion Megawatt-hours of electricity, making it the single facility with the highest energy generation in history.
Location: Hernandarias District
Location: Foz do Iguaçu
Inception: 1970s
Architects: Brasil-Paraguay Mixed Technical Commission
Official opening: November 7, 1982
Length: 7,700 m
Part of: Seven Wonders of the Modern World
Website: https://itaipu.gov.br
GPS coordinates: -25.40778,-54.59000
Latest update: May 26, 2025 19:06
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