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by The Federated States of Domanania. 44 days ago. 2 reads.

Although Domanania peninsula has a few rivers flowing east and north, which seem advantageous to hydropower generation, there are significant challenges. There are high seasonal variations in the weather and most of the rainfall occurs in the summer. Installed hydropower capacity is about 4,048 MWh and annual hydropower generation is some 4.503 GWh as of 2020. This accounts for 35 TWh year round, or 17.7% of all power generation in the country.

Today, as the potential for conventional hydropower generation is almost fully exploited, With many hydropower plants in the country being built about 40 to 50 years ago and are in need of modernization work in order to improve their performance, efficiency, and output.

History

Starting in 1918, the Doman Water Company started building the first Hydroelectric dams in the country. By 1940, 1,000 MW was being produced by hydroelectric dams.

After the civil war ended, the new government sent out to develop energy initiatives as part of a series of 5-year plans designed to develop the economy. This included building up coal powerplants, but also developing hydroelectric power solutions. Starting in the 1970's, Hydro electric dams would be built across the country, providing water security for the drought prone country, as well as power generation.

Dam Overview

Domanania has 15 dams of various types, with most being multi purpose (Power Generation and water control). These dams are maintained and operated by Sohae Hydro & Nuclear with oversight from the Doman Water Management Company; which regulates, develops and maintains water supplies in Domanania for public and industrial uses.

Dam Name	Location	Type	Role	Active Capacity (m3)	Capacity (MW)	Built	Operation
Sanpae	Sanpaetewae, Tavunt	Embankment	Flood Control, Power Generation, Water Supply	1.9 Billion	200 MW	1977	1983
Duiní	Apíkotewae, Thuthansaesh	Pumped Storage	Power Generation	4,568,000 (Upper) 19,982,000 (Lower)	1,000 MW	1998	2008
Gurae	Kodgurae, Dontesa	Gravity	Power Generation, Water Supply	106 Million	100 MW	2010	2020
Hanam	Kotewae, Tavunt	Gravity	Flood Control	270 Million		2010	2018
Hasanan	Taeríyusí, Heresrun	Gravity/Pumped Storage	Power Generation, Water Supply	800 Million	600	1988	1996
Kodgeu	Kodgeupupan, Dontesa	Gravity	Power Generation	1 Billion	108	1939	1944
Ganapa	Kíseuganapa, Thuthansaesh	Embankment	Power Generation, Flood Control, Water Supply	595 Million	50	1987	1996
Tunkíwae	Gíyanporyan, Heresrun	Gravity/Pumped Storage	Power Generation, Water Supply	893 Million	100	1943	1949
Gíraets	Kotseunaí, Tavunt	Embankment	Flood Control, Water Supply	55 Million		1972	1980
Bodraeth	Píhanal, Dontesa	Gravity/Pumped Storage	Power Generation, Water Supply	897 Million	400	1988	1992
Teumsí	Teumsítewae, Tavunt	Embankment	Power Generation, Flood Control, Water Supply	800 Million	90	1975	1980
Thunmogeu	Djyatvesh, Tavunt	Embankment/Pumped Storage	Power Generation, Flood Control, Water Supply	1 Billion	90	1973	1978
Kaeyu	Bunpupan, Tavunt	Gravity/Pumped Storage	Power Generation	403 Million	800	2018	2022
Djíseuta	Veshkaeyu, Heresrun	Gravity	Power Generation, Flood Control, Water Supply	1.789 Billion	400	1975	1981
Bunko	Shubangíran, Thuthansaesh	Gravity	Power Generation, Water Supply	598 Million	120	1981	1985

Future

Recent governments have taken to dam renovations, due to many dams being over 40 years old, which has caused damage and efficiency concerns. Modern dam projects have also caused significant environmental damage, with large algae blooms being a problem. Many protests have occured over much needed dam renovation, or their construction. Some politicians have lobbies for the demolition of up to 12 small dams that have been neglected.

In 2024, Sohae announced that it would be installing floating solar panels in many dam reservoirs to assist with power generation for some pumped storage dams. The total generation is expected to be an additional 1,000 MWh for each dam equipped with these floating panels, though there are concerns over their feasibility in smaller dams.

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