Shapotou is a 120.3MW hydro power project. It is located on Yellow river/basin in Ningxia, China. The project is currently active. It has been developed in single phase. The project construction commenced in 2000 and subsequently entered into commercial operation in 2004.
| Project Type | Total Capacity (MW) | Active Capacity (MW) | Pipeline Capacity (MW) | Project Status | Project Location | Project Developer | Hydropower | 120.3 | 120.3 | – | Active | Ningxia, China | Ningxia Shapotou Water Control |
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Description
The project is developed and owned by Ningxia Shapotou Water Control.
Shapotou is a run-of-river project. The project generated 600 GWh of electricity. The project cost is $144.6m.
Development Status
The project construction commenced in 2000 and subsequently entered into commercial operation in 2004.
Power Purchase Agreement
The power generated from the project is sold to State Grid Corporation of China under a power purchase agreement.
Contractors Involved
DEC Dongfang Electric Machinery was selected as the turbine supplier for the hydro power project. The company supplied bulb model turbines for the project.
Methodology
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