Abstract :
Brazil is one of the richest countries in the world in potential hydraulic or water power. It has been estimated that the potential hydraulic power of Brazil is over 14,000,000 kw, and only about 739,000 has been utilized. According to statistics compiled by the World Power Conference, Brazil ranks fourth in hydraulic power. Russia ranks first, with 58,000,000 kw, the United States is second with 25,000,000, kw, and Canada is third with 19,000,000 kw. Statistics are based on discharge during a low water season.
