But in China, hydropower dams on the Lancang (upper Mekong) will operate to store part of the monsoon flow and release it during the dry season.

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China is already investing billions of dollars to substitute hydropower (which counts as a renewable energy source) for coal and gas in electricity generation.

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China is of course planning to employ other sources, like wind power, hydropower and nuclear, but the sooty black rock is expected to represent as much power generation as all those others combined.

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In China, the software is being used to help the government as it spends billions of dollars to improve hydropower production, increase forested land to help store and meet out water, and make sure there is enough water for irrigation needs, among other goals.

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