Sayano-Shushenskaya hydro dam
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Sayano-Shushenskaya hydro dam
Hydroelectric dam. Spillway of the Sayano-Shushenskaya hydroelectric dam. This is the largest power plant in Russia and the sixth largest hydropower plant in the world. It has ten turbines for a total installed capacity of 6400MW (megawatts). In 2009 a major accident occurred at the dam. A turbine became unbalanced and failed, breaching its cover, leading to the flooding of the turbine hall and the explosion of a transformer. 74 workers died and 40 tones of transformer oil were released. This photograph was taken in 2011
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2009 Accident Alternative Electricity Energy Fatal Generation Hydro Hydroelectric Largest Power Renewable Russia Russian Site Sixth Spill Wall Hydropower Spillway
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print captures the immense scale and power of the Sayano-Shushenskaya hydro dam, located in Russia. As the largest power plant in the country and sixth largest hydropower plant globally, it stands as a symbol of Russia's commitment to alternative and renewable energy generation. However, this photograph also serves as a somber reminder of a tragic event that occurred at this site in 2009. A devastating accident took place when one of the turbines became unbalanced and failed catastrophically, resulting in the breach of its cover. The consequences were catastrophic - flooding of the turbine hall and an explosion of a transformer led to the loss of 74 workers' lives. Additionally, approximately 40 tons of transformer oil were released into the surrounding area. Despite this dark chapter in its history, this image showcases both resilience and progress within Russia's industrial sector. It highlights not only the sheer magnitude but also emphasizes safety measures implemented since then to prevent such accidents from happening again. The spillway captured here demonstrates how nature can be harnessed for electricity generation while respecting environmental concerns. This powerful visual encapsulates both tragedy and hope - reminding us that even amidst adversity, nations continue striving towards sustainable energy solutions for a brighter future.
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