Sichuan Muli Ninglang is a 114 MW hydroelectric power plant located in Sichuan Province, China. The facility harnesses water resources for electricity generation, contributing to the country's hydroelectric output. It ranks as the 307th largest hydro plant in China. With its capacity of 114 MW, it accounts for 0.04% of China's total hydro capacity of 313,039 MW. There are 1,000 hydro plants in China with a combined capacity of 313,039 MW. In comparison to the largest hydro plant, the Three Gorges Dam at 22,500 MW, Sichuan Muli Ninglang is about 0.005% the size. Hydropower plays a vital role in China's energy landscape, supplying a large share of the country's electricity. Sichuan Province, characterized by its mountainous geography and abundant water resources, is ideal for hydroelectric development. The plant is situated approximately 350 km northwest of Chengdu, the provincial capital.
China, Asia
- 1,422. largest of 4,431 plants in China
- #9,503 worldwide by installed capacity
- #2,143 of 8,493 Hydroelectric plants worldwide
- 0.01% of the installed capacity of China
China Three Gorges Corporation operates 508 plants totalling 127,392 MW
12 plants within 100 km, 5,552 MW combined
Source: UNFCCC CDM Registry
Location
Zero Direct Emissions
Sichuan Muli Ninglang is a hydro power plant producing approximately 399 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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