Xiaqiao is a 50MW hydro power project. It is located on Longjiang river/basin in Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, China. According to GlobalData, who tracks and profiles over 170,000 power plants worldwide, the project is currently active. It has been developed in a single phase. The project construction commenced in 2004 and subsequently entered into commercial operation in 2005. Buy the profile here.
Description
The project is developed and owned by Guangxi Longjiang Power Development.
The total number of penstocks, pipes or long channels that carry water down from the hydroelectric reservoir to the turbines inside the actual power station, are 2 in number. The penstock length is 10m. The project generated 200 GWh of electricity. The project cost is $39.64m.
Development status
The project construction commenced in 2004 and subsequently entered into commercial operation in 2005.
Power purchase agreement
The power generated from the project is sold to China Southern Power Grid under a power purchase agreement.
Contractors involved
Sichuan Dongfeng Electric Machinery Works was selected as the turbine supplier for the hydro power project. The company provided 2 turbines, each with 25MW nameplate capacity.
Sichuan Dongfeng Electric Machinery Works supplied electric generator(s) for the project.
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About Guangxi Longjiang Power Development
Guangxi Longjiang Power Development Co., Ltd. is a hydro power generation company. It owns and operates 50 MW Xiaqiao hydro power plant located in Hechi city, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, China.
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