Chongqing Wanzhou Xiangjiazui— 12 MW Hydroelectric
Chongqing Wanzhou Xiangjiazui is a 12 MW hydro power plant in China, operated since its commissioning. It is one of 1,000 hydro plants in China, contributing to a total hydro capacity of 313,039 MW. Ranked #714 of 1,000 hydro plants in China, its 12 MW represents 0.004% of the country's total hydro capacity. The largest hydro plant in China is the Three Gorges Dam at 22,500 MW, making Chongqing Wanzhou Xiangjiazui 1,875 times smaller. Nearby plants within 50 km include Shenhua Wanzhou power station (2000 MW, Coal), Dukouba Chongqing City (129 MW, Hydro), and Hubei Lichuan Qiyueshan Wind (49 MW, Wind). The facility is located in Chongqing, approximately 200 km from the nearest major city.
China, Asia
- 3,754. largest of 4,431 plants in China
- #22,497 worldwide by installed capacity
- #5,190 of 8,493 Hydroelectric plants worldwide
14 plants within 100 km, 4,777 MW combined
Source: UNFCCC CDM Registry
Location
Zero Direct Emissions
Chongqing Wanzhou Xiangjiazui is a hydro power plant producing approximately 42 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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