World social Forun 2009. Paranaiba River

    Brazil  2009.01.27

    In issue: Souvenir sheet(s): 1   

    Printing: offset on phosphorescent paper

  • Number by catalogue:  Michel: BL141  

    Perforation: Comb   Perforation type: 11 ¾x12

    Subject:

    2.6 Brazilian reals.

    The São Simão hydroelectric power plant

    Additional:

    Inaugurated in 1978, the São Simão HPP is located between the cities of Santa Vitória and São Simão. 

    The plant operates with 6 turbines, which generate 1,710 MW, enough energy to supply about 6 million homes.

    HPP São Simão lake represents 6.7% of the water storage of the Paranaíba River subsystem. The maximum area flooded by the reservoir is 722 km². Its dam stretches for 3,500 meters in length, and the maximum height is 127 meters.

    Size (of sheet, booklet) mm: 111x70