West Kauaʻi Hydropower Project
Sector: Water Supply and Storage • Location: Kauaʻi, Hawaii, United States
Source: Hawaii Public Radio
The West Kauaʻi hydropower project aims to reopen two abandoned hydropower plants on Kauaʻi, diverting water from the Waimea River over a 65-year lease. The project has raised concerns among environmental advocates regarding its impact on local ecosystems and communities, particularly for taro farming families downstream.
- Status
- Prospective
- Sector
- Water Supply and Storage, Hydro, Raw Materials
- Location
- Kauaʻi, Hawaii, United States of America
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- Hawaii Public Radio
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Taiyo status | Prospective |
Taiyo last update | 2026-07-22 |
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Description | The West Kauaʻi hydropower project aims to reopen two abandoned hydropower plants on Kauaʻi, diverting water from the Waimea River over a 65-year lease. The project has raised concerns among environmental advocates regarding its impact on local ecosystems and communities, particularly for taro farming families downstream. |
Original sector | Energy |
Location
Country | United States of America (USA) |
State | Hawaii |
City | Kauaʻi |
Source
Source | Hawaii Public Radio |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Water Supply and Storage, Hydro, Raw Materials |
Article published date | 2025-03-20 |
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