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Sichuan Jialingjiang Xinzheng— 108 MW Hydroelectric

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Sichuan Jialingjiang Xinzheng is a 108 MW hydroelectric power plant located in Sichuan Province, China. The facility generates electricity from water, contributing to the country's extensive hydroelectric capacity. It is one of the numerous hydro plants operated in the region. Ranked as the 316th largest hydro plant in China, Sichuan Jialingjiang Xinzheng represents 0.03% of the country's total hydro capacity of 313,039 MW. China has a total of 1,000 hydro plants, which collectively generate significant amounts of electricity. In comparison, the largest hydro plant, the Three Gorges Dam, has a capacity of 22,500 MW, making Sichuan Jialingjiang Xinzheng approximately 0.48% the size of this facility. Hydropower is a dominant energy source in China, accounting for a substantial portion of the national electricity generation mix. The country's geographical features, including numerous rivers and mountainous regions, facilitate the development of hydroelectric projects. The plant is situated approximately 200 km from Chengdu, the provincial capital of Sichuan.