Youshuishiti Hydro is a 120 MW hydroelectric power plant situated in Hunan Province, China. This facility is part of the extensive hydroelectric network in the country, contributing to the renewable energy landscape since it began operations. Ranked as the 292nd largest hydro plant in China, Youshuishiti Hydro is among 1,000 hydro plants that collectively generate 313,039 MW. Its 120 MW capacity accounts for 0.04% of the national hydro capacity. Compared to the largest hydro plant, the Three Gorges Dam at 22,500 MW, Youshuishiti Hydro is a fraction of its size. Hydropower plays a significant role in China's energy strategy, with the country aiming to diversify its energy sources. Hunan Province's geography, characterized by numerous rivers and favorable rainfall, supports hydroelectric development. The plant is located about 300 km from Changsha, the provincial capital.
China, Asia
- 1,395. largest of 4,431 plants in China
- #9,242 worldwide by installed capacity
- #2,039 of 8,493 Hydroelectric plants worldwide
- 0.01% of the installed capacity of China
19 plants within 100 km, 1,793 MW combined
Source: UNFCCC CDM Registry
Location
Zero Direct Emissions
Youshuishiti Hydro is a hydro power plant producing approximately 420 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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