Dagangshan is a 2,600MW hydro power project. It is located on Dadu river/basin in Sichuan, China. The project is currently active. It has been developed in single phase. The project construction commenced in 2005 and subsequently entered into commercial operation in 2015.

Project Type	Total Capacity (MW)	Active Capacity (MW)	Pipeline Capacity (MW)	Project Status	Project Location	Project Developer
Hydropower	2,600	2,600	–	Active	Sichuan, China	Guodian Dadu River Hydropower Development

Description

The project was developed by Guodian Dadu River Hydropower Development. GD Power Development, China Energy Investment and Sichuan Chuantou Energy are currently owning the project having ownership stake of 69%, 21% and 10% respectively.

The hydro reservoir capacity is 742 million cubic meter. The gross head and net head of the project are 178m and 160m respectively. The project generated 11,450 GWh of electricity. The project cost is $2,243.44m.

Development Status

The project construction commenced in 2005 and subsequently entered into commercial operation in 2015.

Contractors Involved

Voith Hydro Shanghai was selected as the turbine supplier for the hydro power project. The company provided 4 units of francis turbines, each with 650MW nameplate capacity.

Dongfang Electric supplied 4 electric generators for the project.

About Guodian Dadu River Hydropower Development

Guodian Dadu River Hydropower Development Co Ltd develops, constructs and operates hydroelectric power stations. The company supplies electricity. Guodian Dadu River Hydropower Development is headquartered in Chengdu, Sichuan, China.

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