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Concentrated Solar Power and Photovoltaic Systems: A New Approach to Boost Sustainable Energy for All (Se4all) in Rwanda

Table 3

Direct land transformation of the hydroelectric power plant [61, 63, 64].

Location/typeCapacity (MW)Area (104 m2)Lifetime electricity generation (GWh)Lifetime (years)Land transformation (m2/GWh)Reference

Colorado, Lake Powel Reservoir129665,313277,500502,350[61]
U.S., generic reservoir11475,00030,0003025,000[63]
Canada, reservoirN/AN/AN/A303,700[65]
Canada, run-of-riverN/AN/AN/A303[65]