Dongping Dam is a 110 MW hydroelectric power station located in China, operated by Ertan Hydropower Development Company Ltd since its commissioning in 2005. The plant harnesses the energy of flowing water to generate electricity, contributing to the national hydroelectric capacity. 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. In comparison, the largest hydro plant, Three Gorges Dam, has a capacity of 22,500 MW, making Dongping Dam about 1/205th its size. Hydropower is a crucial part of China's energy strategy, providing around 17% of the country's electricity generation. The Dongping Dam utilizes local river systems, enhancing the energy supply in a country with significant water resources. It is located in Hubei Province, approximately 300 km from Wuhan.
21 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
21 years in operation
Hydroelectric fleet average: 42.1 years
Ertan Hydropower Development Company Ltd operates 1 plants totalling 110 MW
21 plants within 100 km, 2,719 MW combined
Source: Industry About
Location
Zero Direct Emissions
Dongping Dam 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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