World Power Plants

Nina160 MW Hydroelectric

HydroRenewable

Nestled within China's diverse energy landscape, the Nina power generation facility ranks as the 1313th largest in the nation, featuring a capacity of 160 MW. This hydroelectric plant is recognized as the 258th largest among China's 1000 hydro facilities, underscoring its role in the significant yet challenging hydropower sector. With a total of 4430 power plants operating across China, contributing to a remarkable national capacity of 1,603,494 MW, coal remains the predominant fuel type. However, Nina’s strategic position within a cluster of other sizable hydro plants, including the impressive Laxiwa with a 4200 MW capacity and Longyangxia at 1280 MW, showcases the area's potential for renewable energy generation. The presence of these neighboring plants creates a robust energy cluster, enhancing grid reliability and energy security for the region. Although Nina's individual capacity may seem modest compared to its larger neighbors, its contribution is vital in the context of China’s energy transition, aiming to incorporate more renewable sources into its energy mix. The 160 MW output of Nina represents a significant step towards diversifying the energy portfolio in a country heavily reliant on coal. As the energy landscape evolves, Nina will play an essential role in supporting local energy needs while contributing to national sustainability goals. Owned and operated by a consortium dedicated to renewable energy, Nina exemplifies the forward-thinking approach necessary to drive the transition to a greener energy future in China.

Capacity
160 MW
Commissioning Year
2010

16 years old

Owner
China Three Gorges Corporation
Location
36.0600°, 101.2700°

China, Asia

Context & rankings
  • 1,313. largest of 4,431 plants in China
  • #8,154 worldwide by installed capacity
  • #1,689 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

25 plants within 100 km, 14,590 MW combined

Nearest plant: Laxiwa (7.7 km)

Location

Coordinates:: 36.060000, 101.270000
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Carbon Footprint

Zero Direct Emissions

Nina is a hydro power plant producing approximately 561 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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