Hydroelectric Collection

Hoover Dam on the Colorado River forming the border between Arizona and Nevada, United States of America, North America

Flaming Gorge National Recreation Area and Reservoir, Utah, USA
North America, USA, Utah. Scenic Vistas along US HWY 191, Flaming Gorge National Recreation Area, and Reservoir

Science. Energy. Hydroelectric station in Lyon. Engraving in: Grands hommes et grands faits de l'industrie, France
3434906 Science. Energy. Hydroelectric station in Lyon. Engraving in: Grands hommes et grands faits de l'industrie, France, c.1880 (engraving); (add.info.: Sciences)

Colombia, Guatape, Reservoir
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Lake Benmore Hydro-Electric Power Station, Waitaki Valley, New Zealand

Cascata delle Marmore is a waterfall created by the romans situated near Terni, Umbria, Italy

Lake Benmore hydroelectric dam, New Zealand

Great view from the top of the Grimsel pass over the Grimselsee dam. Switzerland, Bernese Alps, Europe

Westinghouse generators, Hydroelectric power station, Niagara Falls, USA, published 1898
5.000 HP Westinghouse generators at Edward Dean Adams Power Plant in Niagara Falls, the first large-scale, alternating current electric generating plant in the world, built in 1895

The Norris Dam, Tennessee, USA
The Norris Dam, a hydroelectric and flood control structure located on the Clinch River in Anderson County and Campbell County, Tennessee, USA. Date: 1938

Grenoble 1925 Exposition Internationale de la Houille blanche et du Tourisme (International Exhibition of Hydropower and Tourism) - The Grand Entrance Gateway. Date: 1925

Fontana Dam, power to win, 1945 (poster)
1977298 Fontana Dam, power to win, 1945 (poster) by American School, (20th century); (add.info.: WW2: Fontana Dam, Power to Win, Dam built by the Tennessee Valley Authority, 1945)

Transport A Distance De La Force Des Torrents Et Chutes D Eau Par L Electricite (engraving)
2817617 Transport A Distance De La Force Des Torrents Et Chutes D Eau Par L Electricite (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Electric Power Plant, 1914 (pen & ink, pencil, on paper)
ACI97426 Electric Power Plant, 1914 (pen & ink, pencil, on paper) by Sant Elia, Antonio (1888-1916); 31x20.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Private Collection, Milan, Italy); Accademia Italiana

Hydroelectric Power Plant at Night, 1925 (lithograph)
2622124 Hydroelectric Power Plant at Night, 1925 (lithograph) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Sovereigns Visit To The Largest Hydroelectric Plant In Europe, In Vizzola-Ticino (colour litho)
2798480 The Sovereigns Visit To The Largest Hydroelectric Plant In Europe, In Vizzola-Ticino (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info)

Hindu Kush Hydro Power Plant (hand-coloured photo)
1580104 Hindu Kush Hydro Power Plant (hand-coloured photo) by Prokudin Gorskii, Sergei Mikhailovich (1863-1944); (add.info)

Hydroelectric Dam Brings Electricity to a Small Town, 1946 (screen print)
3034967 Hydroelectric Dam Brings Electricity to a Small Town, 1946 (screen print) by American School, (20th century); (add.info)

Canada, Manitoba, Winnipeg. Hydro-electric towers in black and white. Credit as: Mike Grandmaison / Jaynes Gallery / DanitaDelimont.com

Sweden - Vasteras - The Turbine House on the Svartan
The Turbine House (small-scale hydroelectric dam) in Vasteras, Sweden, near the mouth of Svartan. The river played an important role in the industrial development in this region from the 17th century

The ancient medieval dam at the small hydroelectric plant
In the municipality of Pitigliano (in the province of Grosseto, central Italy) there is an ancient medieval dam serving a mill, now used for the small hydroelectric plant

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Lake Pukaki which is a beauty spot in the South Island of New Zealand

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Lake Pukaki which is a beauty spot in the South Island of New Zealand

Transmission Tower at Sunrise, Aschaffenburg, Bavaria, Germany

Storage Lake of the Oker Dam, Harz Mountains, Harz, Lower Saxony, Germany

Hydro Dam, Mohnetalsperre, Mohnesee, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

Oder Dam, Bad Lauterberg, Osterode, Lower Saxony, Germany

Oder Dam, Bad Lauterberg, Osterode, Harz, Lower Saxony, Germany

Power Lines With A Cumulonimbus Supercell Cloud Mass, Near Bromhead, Saskatchewan

Inguri Hydroelectric Dam; Samegrelo-Zemo Svaneti, Georgia

Edersee Dam, Eder River, near Waldeck, Germany
Edersee Dam, a hydroelectric dam on the Eder River, near Waldeck, Germany. Constructed between 1908 and 1914, it was destroyed by bouncing bombs dropped by 617 RAF Squadron on 17 May 1943

USA, Nevada, Hoover Dam and the Mike O Callaghan - Pat Tillman Memorial Bridge
USA, Nevada, Hoover Dam and the Mike O Callaghan-Pat Tillman Memorial Bridge

HOOVER DAM, 1934. Aerial view of the construction site of Hoover Dam on the Colorado River, on the border of Arizona and Nevada. Photograph, 1934

NIAGARA FALLS POWER PLANT. The Edward Dean Adams Power Plant at Niagara Falls, New York. Photograph, c1905

Electric Power House - Petty Harbor, Newfoundland
Electric Power House - Flume & pipe line - Petty Harbor, Newfoundland, Canada. The first hydroelectric generating station (Petty Harbour Generating Station) in Newfoundland and Labrador

View of Ovre Lerfoss, near Trondheim, Norway
View of Ovre Lerfoss, a hydroelectric power station near Trondheim, Norway. Date: circa 1920

Water and Electricity Works, Eksjo, Jonkoping, Sweden. Date: circa 1904

View of Eidefoss-Otta, Gudbrand Valley, Norway
View of hydroelectric power station at Eidefoss-Otta, Gudbrandsdalen (Gudbrand Valley), Oppland, Norway. Date: circa 1925

Wreck of City Light Station, Fergus Falls, Minnesota, USA
Wreck of the City Light Station, Fergus Falls, Minnesota, USA, seen here on 24 September 1909 after the collapse of the dam. Date: 1909

City Light Station, Fergus Falls, Minnesota, USA -- an example of hydroelectric power at work. Date: circa 1909

Switzerland - Handeck, Falls of the Aar
Coloured lantern slide of the Aar Falls at Handeck. A waterfall on the Aare River in Bern, Switzerland; it is located about 9 miles south of Meiringen village

Switzerland - Grimsel Lake and Hospice
Coloured lantern slide of a view over Lake Grimsel. Grimselsee or Lake Grimsel is an artificial lake near Grimsel Pass in the Canton of Berne, Switzerland. The dam was completed in 1932

USA, Nevada, Intake towers of Hoover Dam on the Nevada side

USA, Nevada, Hoover Dam US Department of the Interior sign built between 1931 and 1935

USA, Nevada, Intake towers on the Nevada side of Hoover Dam

USA, Nevada, Bas relief plaque of the American Eagle. Hoover Dam

USA, Nevada, Hoover Dam U. S. Department of the Interior sign, Hoover Dam
USA, Nevada, Hoover Dam U.S. Department of the Interior sign, Hoover Dam

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Hydroelectric power, a marvel of engineering and sustainability, has shaped landscapes and transformed communities around the world. From the iconic Hoover Dam on the Colorado River, forming a majestic border between Nevada and Arizona, to the serene Flaming Gorge National Recreation Area and Reservoir in Utah, hydroelectricity has harnessed nature's force to generate clean energy. The Norris Dam in Tennessee stands as a testament to human ingenuity, providing electricity while also controlling floods. Across continents, hydroelectric power made its mark even back in 1925 at the Grenoble Exposition Internationale. The Westinghouse generators showcased at this event paved the way for future advancements in harnessing water's potential. Niagara Falls became synonymous with hydroelectric power when it witnessed the installation of Westinghouse generators in 1898. This landmark achievement propelled Niagara into an era of sustainable energy production that continues today. Not limited by borders or geographical boundaries, hydroelectricity extends its reach across oceans too. The Edersee Dam on Germany's Eder River near Waldeck exemplifies how countries worldwide have embraced this renewable energy source. In modern times, we witness awe-inspiring structures like Hoover Dam alongside another architectural marvel: The Mike O'Callaghan-Pat Tillman Memorial Bridge spanning over it. These symbols of progress stand tall as reminders of our ability to harness nature harmoniously while connecting communities through innovation. As we navigate towards a greener future powered by renewable resources, let us celebrate hydroelectric power for its role in shaping our world sustainably. With every dam built and river tamed comes an opportunity to reduce carbon emissions and preserve our planet for generations yet to come. Hydroelectricity is not just about generating electricity; it represents hope – hope for cleaner air, brighter futures, and a more sustainable tomorrow.