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The Itaipu power plant is, at present, the largest hydroelectric power plant in the world as regards the generation of energy. With 20 generator units and 14,000 MW of installed power, it supplies 16,99% of the energy consumed in Brazil and 72,92% of the Paraguayan demand. In 2011, the Itaipu power plant generated 92,245,539 megawatts-hour (MWh), its fourth best production. The historic record for electricity production was set in 2008, with a production of 94,684,781 megawatts-hour (MWh). The previous record had been set in 2000, when Itaipu generated 93,427,598 MWh. Energy Availability per Year The purpose of the power plant operations is to maximize water utilization (available energy) during periods of low and high inflows to meet the demands of the Brazilian and Paraguayan electricity systems. It avoids spilling water and optimizes its utilization in the production of energy. 伊泰普与三峡电站 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 伊泰普 926.9 906.2 946.8 916.5 879.7 922.5 三峡 2003-2011年三峡电力消纳情况 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 华中 华东 华南 川渝 合计 ENERGY Font Size The Itaipu power plant is, at present, the largest hydroelectric power plant in the world as regards the generation of energy. With 20 generator units and 14,000 MW of installed power, it supplies 16,99% of the energy consumed in Brazil and 72,92% of the Paraguayan demand. In 2011, the Itaipu power plant generated 92,245,539 megawatts-hour (MWh), its fourth best production. The historic record for electricity production was set in 2008, with a production of 94,684,781 megawatts-hour (MWh). The previous record had been set in 2000, when Itaipu generated 93,427,598 MWh. Powerhouse Font Size The Powerhouse concentrates the electromechanical equipment responsible for generating electricity at Itaipu. This equipment comprises the scroll casing, the turbine, the generator, the excitation system and the speed governor. Number of generator units 20 Length 968 m Width 99 m Height 112 m Deck elevation 144 m Elevation of