Shannon hydroelectric scheme
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shannon-hydroelectric-scheme-173-3540385
title:
Shannon hydroelectric scheme
text:
The Shannon hydroelectric Scheme was a major development by the Irish Free State in the 1920s to harness the power of the River Shannon. Its product, the Ardnacrusha power plant, is a hydroelectric power station located near Ardnacrusha within County Clare approximately 2.4 kilometres (1.5 mi) from the Limerick border. It is Ireland's largest river hydroelectric scheme and is operated on a purpose built headrace connected to the River Shannon. The plant includes fish ladders so that returning fi
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Electricity generation project in County Clare, Ireland
original url:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shannon_hydroelectric_scheme
date created:
2004-01-25T13:59:16Z
date modified:
2024-09-02T05:57:41Z
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