Discover how Venezuela harnessed hydroelectric power from the Orinoco River
Hydroelectric plants on the Orinoco River, Venezuela
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NARRATOR: Venezuela has harnessed the power of the Orinoco River by building large hydroelectric plants.
Banks of computers help direct the electricity generated to major steel mills and aluminum plants and to distant cities.
Banks of computers help direct the electricity generated to major steel mills and aluminum plants and to distant cities.