I tried (but not very hard) to check what the highest altitude dam in the world is, but searches kept giving me the tallest dams instead. But, for anyone who's wondering, I also looked up what the highest altitude solar farm in the world is, and it turns out it's the Huadian Tibet Caipeng project, at 5,228 meters (17,152 feet) above sea level on the highest plateau in the world. I have to wonder if snow accumulation outweighs the benefits of the lower temperatures and thinner atmosphere.
this post was submitted on 06 Jul 2026
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usually snow slides off solar panels fairly easily since they are smooth, tilted, and absorb heat.
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Maybe search for highest-altitude reservoirs instead of dams?
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Article reads like AI trash. Is there an actual source?
There was a lot of news about the Muttsee Dam solar project a few years ago, so it's a real thing and a good thing. But it's hardly current news. It's been operational since 2022.
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I would think solar would be even more efficient high up in mountains.
Colder temperatures mean they'd stay cooler, produce more power, and for longer.. and they are higher up in the air, so amount of photons hitting the panels has to be higher than at sea level, too, further increasing power generation.
At least thats what I'd assume, applying some common sense and a little educated guessing.
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I'm not sure if anyone said this already and the comments but this should be a great idea for the Hoover dam and or whatever the damn's name is over by Lake Powell. There are almost dead pool at this point.
The Trump dam?
Not just on the dam itself, but across the lake to reduce evaporation - like they've been doing extensively in Australia.