Sichuan Wusheng County Xiuguan— 108 MW Hydroelectric
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.
11 years old
China, Asia
- 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
11 years in operation
Hydroelectric fleet average: 42.1 years
Sichuan Provincial Power Company operates 11 plants totalling 855 MW
14 plants within 100 km, 8,663 MW combined
Source: UNFCCC CDM Registry
Location
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
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