Miaowei is a 1,400MW hydro power project. It is located on Lancang river/basin in Yunnan, China. The project is currently active. It has been developed in multiple phases. Post completion of construction, the project got commissioned in 2017.

Project Type	Total Capacity (MW)	Active Capacity (MW)	Pipeline Capacity (MW)	Project Status	Project Location	Project Developer
Hydropower	1,400	1,400	–	Active	Yunnan, China	China Huaneng Group

Description

The project is developed and owned by China Huaneng Group.

Miaowei is a reservoir based project. The hydro reservoir capacity is 660 million cubic meter. The project generated 5,999 GWh of electricity.

The project consists of 4 generators.

Development Status

The project got commissioned in 2017.

Contractors Involved

Miaowei (Miaowei_Active) is equipped with Andritz Hydro francis turbines. The phase consists of 2 turbines with 350MW nameplate capacity.

Miaowei (Miaowei_UC) is equipped with Andritz Hydro francis turbines. The phase consists of 2 turbines with 1,050MW nameplate capacity.

About China Huaneng Group

China Huaneng Group Co Ltd (CHNG) is a state-owned power generation company. It invests, develops, constructs, operates and manages power sources in China. The company develops coal-fired, hydro, wind, solar, nuclear and natural gas-fired power projects. CHNG also involved in the development, investment, construction, production and sale of products related to energy transportation, finance, renewable energy and environmental protection; and industrial investment, operation, and management activities. The company also produces and sells power and heat; and constructs power transmission, and coal transportation channels, as well as develops coal bases and coal power bases. CHNG is headquartered in Xicheng District, Beijing, China.

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