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Guizhou Qingshuihe Maojiahe180 MW Hydroelectric

HydroRenewable

Guizhou Qingshuihe Maojiahe is an important hydropower facility ranked 1284th among China's 4430 power generation facilities, with a capacity of 180 MW. This facility, which is part of a country where coal is the dominant fuel type, represents a small but vital share of national capacity at just 0.01%. Positioned in a region rich in hydropower resources, it is surrounded by several large coal plants, including the Guizhou Faer power station at 2400 MW and the Xuanwei power station at 1800 MW. These nearby facilities emphasize the contrasting energy generation methods in this area, where coal still dominates. Despite being a hydro facility, Guizhou Qingshuihe Maojiahe contributes to the local grid, helping to balance the energy mix in a landscape heavily reliant on fossil fuels. The facility's operational significance lies not only in its energy production but also in its potential role in supporting a transition towards a more diverse energy portfolio in China. As discussions about climate change and energy sustainability continue to grow, hydropower plants like this one stand as a beacon for future investment and development in cleaner energy technologies. With its capacity and position in Guizhou province, the Qingshuihe Maojiahe facility may witness an increased focus on enhancing its output and sustainability practices in the coming years.

Capacity
180 MW
Commissioning Year
2010

16 years old

Owner
China Three Gorges Corporation
Location
26.2719°, 104.5494°

China, Asia

Context & rankings
  • 1,284. largest of 4,431 plants in China
  • #7,773 worldwide by installed capacity
  • #1,562 of 8,493 Hydroelectric plants worldwide
  • 0.01% of the installed capacity of China
Age & fleet comparison

16 years in operation

Hydroelectric fleet average: 42.1 years

Operator portfolio

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

Regional density

24 plants within 100 km, 15,872 MW combined

Nearest plant: Yunnan Wanjiakouzi Hydro (0.6 km)

Data provenance

Location

Coordinates:: 26.271900, 104.549400
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Carbon Footprint

Zero Direct Emissions

Guizhou Qingshuihe Maojiahe is a hydro power plant producing approximately 631 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
CoalHydroNuclearGas
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