China unveils colossal hydroelectric power plant at 3,000 metres altitude
11 billion kWh and as big as Eiffel Tower
WORLD 30 June 2024 - 20:03
EcoNews carries an article about a colossal hydroelectric power plant at an altitude of 3,000 metres which produces 11 billion kWh and is as big as the Eiffel Tower, Caliber.Az reprints the article.
A massive hydroelectric power plant situated at an altitude of 3,000 metres generates 11 billion kWh of electricity and rivals the size of the Eiffel Tower.
If the Salamanca hydroelectric plant surprised you, this one will leave you in awe.
It's important to note the concept of hydroelectric power plants, which harness hydraulic energy to generate significant amounts of electrical power.
The design and layout of its components enable the harnessing of the force from flowing water to rotate a turbine at high speeds.
This rotational motion is transmitted through mechanisms to drive an electrical generator, thereby producing electrical energy.
Hydroelectric power plants are among the most extensively utilized methods for generating electrical energy due to their high energy output compared to other systems. Moreover, they harness a renewable resource—water—for this purpose.
China Reveals Massive Hydroelectric Power Station: Promises to Extend Day Lengths
China unveils the Lianghekou mega hydroelectric power plant, which rivals the size of the Eiffel Tower and stands as the tallest in the country, marking a historic milestone.
It is an enormous structure situated at an average altitude of 3,000 meters, making it the highest power plant in China.
Located on the Yalong River in Garzê, southwest China, the hydroelectric power plant boasts a total planned installed capacity of three million kW.
This project commenced nearly a decade ago, in October 2014, and its completion occurred in 2023. The approved investment for the project amounted to approximately 66.5 billion yuan, equivalent to 9.449 billion euros. The reservoir design enables it to hold nearly 11 billion cubic metres (m3) of water, specifically 10,800 million cubic metres (m3).
The annual energy production capacity is also estimated to surpass 11 billion kWh. The first unit of the hydropower plant was commissioned in September 2021.
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