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The Ruacana Hydroelectric Power Station is a significant hydroelectric power plant located near the town of Ruacana in northern Namibia. The power station is situated on the Kunene River, which forms part of the border between Namibia and Angola. The power station was built to harness the river's potential energy, converting it into electrical energy for use in Namibia's national grid. | The Ruacana Hydroelectric Power Station is a significant hydroelectric power plant located near the town of Ruacana in northern Namibia. The power station is situated on the Kunene River, which forms part of the border between Namibia and Angola. The power station was built to harness the river's potential energy, converting it into electrical energy for use in Namibia's national grid. | ||
[[Image:Detail-146203.jpg|thumb|center|A large hydroelectric power station located near a river, with water flowing through its turbines.]] | [[Image:Detail-146203.jpg|thumb|center|A large hydroelectric power station located near a river, with water flowing through its turbines.|class=only_on_mobile]] | ||
[[Image:Detail-146204.jpg|thumb|center|A large hydroelectric power station located near a river, with water flowing through its turbines.|class=only_on_desktop]] | |||
== History == | == History == | ||