The Funchunjiang Dam is a prominent hydroelectric power generation facility in China, located at coordinates 29.7096, 119.6533. With a capacity of 297.2 MW, this dam harnesses the power of flowing water to generate electricity, playing a crucial role in China's energy strategy focused on renewable resources. This facility not only contributes to the local grid but also supports the national commitment to increasing the share of renewable energy in its energy mix, providing clean and sustainable electricity to meet the demands of the population.
30 years old
China, Asia
- 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
30 years in operation
Hydroelectric fleet average: 42.1 years
China Three Gorges Corporation operates 508 plants totalling 127,392 MW
19 plants within 100 km, 11,383 MW combined
Source: Industry About
Location
Zero Direct Emissions
Funchunjiang Dam 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
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