Hydropower in Brazil: Overview of Positive and Negative ...
· Brazil uses hydroelectric power from the late 19th century, but the 1960 and 1970 years marked the stage for increased investment in the construction of large plants. Brazil now has the second largest hydroelectric power plant in the world (after Three Gorges, China, 22,500 MW). Opened in 1984 after a bilateral agreement with Paraguay, the Itaipu Dam has currently .