Chonghu'er is a 110 MW hydroelectric power station located in China, commissioned in 2009. This facility generates electricity using the kinetic energy of water, contributing to the country's renewable energy output. It ranks as the 311th largest hydro plant in China. With a capacity of 110 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 largest hydro plant, Three Gorges Dam at 22,500 MW, Chonghu'er is about 1/205th its size. Hydropower is essential to China's energy mix, providing roughly 17% of the total electricity generation. The Chonghu'er plant takes advantage of the region's river systems, supporting the shift towards sustainable energy sources. It is located in Xinjiang Province, approximately 400 km from Urumqi.
17 years old
China, Asia
- 1,429. largest of 4,431 plants in China
- #9,608 worldwide by installed capacity
- #2,176 of 8,493 Hydroelectric plants worldwide
- 0.01% of the installed capacity of China
17 years in operation
Hydroelectric fleet average: 42.1 years
China Three Gorges Corporation operates 508 plants totalling 127,392 MW
8 plants within 100 km, 880 MW combined
Source: China Hydropower
Location
Zero Direct Emissions
Chonghu'er is a hydro power plant producing approximately 385 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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