Ansha Dam is a 115 MW hydroelectric power plant located in China, operated by Huadian Fuxin Energy Corporation Limited since its commissioning in 1975. This facility utilizes water flow to generate electricity, contributing to China's extensive hydroelectric capacity. It is the 305th largest hydro plant in China. With 115 MW, it represents 0.04% of China's total hydro capacity of 313,039 MW. China has 1,000 hydro plants with a combined capacity of 313,039 MW. Compared to the country's largest hydro plant, the Three Gorges Dam at 22,500 MW, Ansha Dam is approximately 1/196th the size. Hydropower is a major component of China's energy mix, accounting for about 18% of the country's total electricity generation. The Ansha Dam is situated in a region with abundant water resources, supporting the local energy demands. The facility is located in Fujian Province, approximately 200 km from the city of Fuzhou.
51 years old
China, Asia
- 1,419. largest of 4,431 plants in China
- #9,472 worldwide by installed capacity
- #2,128 of 8,493 Hydroelectric plants worldwide
- 0.01% of the installed capacity of China
51 years in operation
Hydroelectric fleet average: 42.1 years
Huadian Fuxin Energy Corporation Limited operates 1 plants totalling 115 MW
14 plants within 100 km, 3,577 MW combined
Source: Industry About
Location
Zero Direct Emissions
Ansha Dam is a hydro power plant producing approximately 403 GWh of clean electricity per year with zero direct CO₂ emissions during operation.
Lifecycle emissions: ~24 g CO₂/kWh (manufacturing, transport, decommissioning)
Technical Details
- Primary Fuel Type
- Hydro
- Energy Source
- Renewable
- Country
China- Continent
- Asia
- Data Source
- Global Power Plant Database
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