Environmental licensing for hydroelectric projects in Brazil : a contribution to the debate (Vol. 2 of 3) : Relatorio principal (Portuguese)

This study points out that hydroelectric plants will continue to play a prominent role in the Brazilian electric matrix. A significant portion of the potential hydroelectric plants of the country is located in the Amazon, environmentally sensitive region. The licensing of hydroelectric projects in Brazil is considered a major obstacle for the expanding the capacity of generating electricity. The non-expansion, in turn, represents a serious threat...
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  • 2008/03/28

  • Country Environmental Analysis (CEA)

  • 40995

  • 2

  • 3 (See all volumes)

  • Brazil,

  • Latin America and Caribbean,

  • 2010/07/01

  • Disclosed

  • Relatorio principal

  • Hydroelectric power

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Environmental licensing for hydroelectric projects in Brazil : a contribution to the debate (Vol. 2 of 3) : Relatorio principal (Portuguese). Washington, DC: World Bank. http://documents.worldbank.org/curated/en/226711468239404852

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