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Fuchunjiang297.2 MW Hydroelectric

HydroRenewable

Fuchunjiang is another key hydroelectric power generation facility in China, located at the coordinates 29.7100, 119.6500. With a capacity of 297.2 MW, Fuchunjiang utilizes the natural flow of water to produce electricity, thereby playing an essential role in the region's energy generation landscape. This facility not only enhances the local grid's reliability but also aligns with China's broader energy policies aimed at promoting renewable energy sources and reducing reliance on fossil fuels, making it a significant contributor to sustainable development.

Capacity
297.2 MW
Commissioning Year
1996

30 years old

Owner
China Three Gorges Corporation
Location
29.7100°, 119.6500°

China, Asia

Context & rankings
  • 1,110. largest of 4,431 plants in China
  • #6,204 worldwide by installed capacity
  • #1,130 of 8,493 Hydroelectric plants worldwide
  • 0.02% of the installed capacity of China
Age & fleet comparison

30 years in operation

Hydroelectric fleet average: 42.1 years

Operator portfolio

China Three Gorges Corporation operates 508 plants totalling 127,392 MW

Regional density

19 plants within 100 km, 11,383 MW combined

Nearest plant: Zhejiang Tonglu Bipu (27 km)

Data provenance

Source: Baike

Location

Coordinates:: 29.710000, 119.650000
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Carbon Footprint

Zero Direct Emissions

Fuchunjiang is a hydro power plant producing approximately 1041 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

ChinaEnergy Profile

4,431
Total Plants
1617.1 GW
Total Capacity
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