As Electricity Demand Soars, Water Levels Plummet At Turkey's Hydroelectric Dams

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Mon Jul-30-07 12:23 PM
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As Electricity Demand Soars, Water Levels Plummet At Turkey's Hydroelectric Dams

In addition to natural gas and coal, now, hydroelectric power plants are also being used, so the water level in dams have decreased from 80% to 52% in 2.5 months.

With the air conditioners boosting the usage of electricity, hydroelectric power plants are being used in addition to natural gas and coal; therefore, the water level in the dams has decreased from 80% to 52% in 2.5 months. Electricity usage has risen up to 606 million kw/h, and all plans are being shaken.

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http://english.sabah.com.tr/A02BD3A5EFF14A74AF42B64798C81784.html

Very short article.

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