Qilinsi is a 111 MW hydroelectric power plant located in China. This facility contributes to the extensive hydroelectric infrastructure in the country, which is known for its large-scale energy projects. Qilinsi ranks as the 310th largest hydro plant among 1,000 hydro facilities in China, which collectively have a capacity of 313,039 MW. This plant accounts for about 0.04% of the country's total hydro capacity. In comparison, the largest hydro plant in China, the Three Gorges Dam, has a capacity of 22,500 MW, making Qilinsi approximately 1/200th its size. Overall, China has 4,430 power plants generating a total of 1,603,494 MW. Hydropower is a significant part of China's energy strategy, providing around 18% of the country's electricity. The diverse geography, including numerous rivers and high-altitude areas, facilitates hydroelectric generation. Qilinsi is located in Sichuan Province, approximately 150 km from the provincial capital, Chengdu.
16 years old
China, Asia
- 1,427. largest of 4,431 plants in China
- #9,586 worldwide by installed capacity
- #2,170 of 8,493 Hydroelectric plants worldwide
- 0.01% of the installed capacity of China
16 years in operation
Hydroelectric fleet average: 42.1 years
China Yangtze Power operates 85 plants totalling 40,890 MW
21 plants within 100 km, 2,526 MW combined
Source: New Energy
Location
Zero Direct Emissions
Qilinsi is a hydro power plant producing approximately 389 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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