World Power Plants

Sichuan Wusheng County Xiuguan108 MW Hydroelectric

HydroRenewable

Sichuan Wusheng County Xiuguan is a 108 MW hydroelectric power plant located in China. The facility is part of the country's extensive hydroelectric network. This plant ranks as the 316th largest hydro plant in China. With a capacity of 108 MW, it accounts for 0.03% of China's total hydro capacity of 313,039 MW. China has 1,000 hydro plants with a combined capacity of 313,039 MW. Compared to the largest hydro plant in China, the Three Gorges Dam at 22,500 MW, this facility is approximately one-two hundredth the size. Hydropower is a dominant energy source in China, contributing over 18% to the national electricity generation. The plant utilizes the abundant water resources in Sichuan province, enhancing local energy sustainability. It is located in the southeastern region of China, approximately 200 km from Chengdu.

Capacity
108 MW
Commissioning Year
2015

11 years old

Owner
Sichuan Provincial Power Company
Location
30.1800°, 116.1600°

China, Asia

Context & rankings
  • 1,442. largest of 4,431 plants in China
  • #9,709 worldwide by installed capacity
  • #2,204 of 8,493 Hydroelectric plants worldwide
  • 0.01% of the installed capacity of China
Age & fleet comparison

11 years in operation

Hydroelectric fleet average: 42.1 years

Operator portfolio

Sichuan Provincial Power Company operates 11 plants totalling 855 MW

Regional density

14 plants within 100 km, 8,663 MW combined

Nearest plant: Hubei Longganhu (36.6 km)

Data provenance

Location

Coordinates:: 30.180000, 116.160000
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Carbon Footprint

Zero Direct Emissions

Sichuan Wusheng County Xiuguan is a hydro power plant producing approximately 378 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
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