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Funchunjiang Dam297.2 MW Hydroelectric

HydroRenewable

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.

Capacity
297.2 MW
Commissioning Year
1996

30 years old

Owner
China Three Gorges Corporation
Location
29.7096°, 119.6533°

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 (27.2 km)

Data provenance

Location

Coordinates:: 29.709600, 119.653300
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Carbon Footprint

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

ChinaEnergy Profile

4,431
Total Plants
1617.1 GW
Total Capacity
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