Shihutang is a 120MW hydro power project. It is located in Jiangxi, China. The project is currently active. It has been developed in multiple phases. The project construction commenced in 2009 and subsequently entered into commercial operation in 2012.

Project Type Total Capacity (MW) Active Capacity (MW) Pipeline Capacity (MW) Project Status Project Location Project Developer
Hydropower 120 120 Active Jiangxi, China Jiangxi Gan River Shihutang Water Resource Multipurpose Development

Description

The project is developed and owned by Jiangxi Gan River Shihutang Water Resource Multipurpose Development.

Shihutang is a run-of-river project. The project generated 489.22 GWh of electricity. The project cost is $371.19m.

The project consists of 6 generators.

Development Status

The project construction commenced in 2009 and subsequently entered into commercial operation in 2012.

Power Purchase Agreement

The power generated from the project is sold to Central China Grid under a power purchase agreement with a contracted capacity is 489.22GWh.

Contractors Involved

Toshiba Hydro Power (Hanzhou) was selected as the turbine supplier for the hydro power project. The project consists of 6 units of Bulb turbines, each with 20MW nameplate capacity.

About Jiangxi Gan River Shihutang Water Resource Multipurpose Development

Jiangxi Gan River Shihutang Water Resource Multipurpose Development Co., Ltd. is a renewable energy company engaged in development of hydroelectric projects in China.

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