Paraguay's 100% Hydroelectric Power

Paraguay's 100% Hydroelectric Power

The South American nation of Paraguay runs entirely on hydroelectric power but only uses around 10% of the electricity it creates, sending the rest of it abroad. Almost all of this energy comes from the Itapu dam, which is the source of about 25% of Brazil's electricity.

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