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Renewable energies in Portugal

Mini-dams have a lower environmental impact than the larger ones. In Serra da Estrela Natural Park there are several of these, allowing the (same) water to be used as many times as there are mini-dams. Water pipelines are used to conduct the water down the mountain for a more efficient use.

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Mini-dams have a lower environmental impact than the larger ones. In Serra da Estrela Natural Park there are several of these, allowing the (same) water to be used as many times as there are mini-dams. Water pipelines are used to conduct the water down the mountain for a more efficient use.