Sichuan Shuanghekou is an 18 MW hydro power plant in China, operated since its commissioning. Ranked #615 of 1000 hydro plants in China, this facility represents 0.01% of China's total hydro capacity of 313,039 MW. The largest hydro plant in China is the Three Gorges Dam at 22,500 MW, making Sichuan Shuanghekou 1,250 times smaller. Nearby plants within 50 km include Pu Bu Gou (4260 MW, Hydro), Shenxigou (660 MW, Hydro), and Zhengtouba II (246 MW, Hydro). The plant is located in Sichuan Province, approximately 200 km from Chengdu.
11 years old
China, Asia
- 3,549. largest of 4,431 plants in China
- #20,292 worldwide by installed capacity
- #4,616 of 8,493 Hydroelectric plants worldwide
11 years in operation
Hydroelectric fleet average: 42.1 years
Sichuan Hydropower operates 2 plants totalling 36 MW
55 plants within 100 km, 13,725 MW combined
Source: UNFCCC CDM Registry
Location
Zero Direct Emissions
Sichuan Shuanghekou is a hydro power plant producing approximately 63 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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