Jin Wei Zhou is a 63.18MW hydro power project. It is located on Xiangjiang river/basin in Hunan, China. The project is currently active. It has been developed in single phase. The project construction commenced in 1994 and subsequently entered into commercial operation in 2002.
| Project Type | Total Capacity (MW) | Active Capacity (MW) | Pipeline Capacity (MW) | Project Status | Project Location | Project Developer | Hydropower | 63.18 | 63.18 | – | Active | Hunan, China | Wuling Power |
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Description
The project was developed by Wuling Power. China Power International Development, CGN New Energy Holdings and Hunan Xiangtou Holding Group are currently owning the project having ownership stake of 63%, 18.5% and 18.5% respectively.
The hydro reservoir capacity is 460 million cubic meter. The project generated 305.35 GWh of electricity. The project cost is $120.38m.
Development Status
The project construction commenced in 1994 and subsequently entered into commercial operation in 2002.
Power Purchase Agreement
The power generated from the project is sold to State Grid Corporation of China under a power purchase agreement.
Contractors Involved
Andritz Hydro was selected as the turbine supplier for the hydro power project. The company provided 3 units of bulb turbines, each with 21.06MW nameplate capacity.
Andritz Hydro supplied 3 electric generators for the project. The generator capacity is 21.06 MVA.
About Wuling Power
Wuling Power Corporation, Ltd. is a China based hydro power generation company. Presently, it owns and operates 72 MW Hunan Dongping hydropower project, located in Hunan province, China.
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