Xiaowan is a 4,284MW hydro power project. It is located on Lancang river/basin in Yunnan, 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 2002 and subsequently entered into commercial operation in 2009. Buy the profile here.
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Description
The project was developed by Sinohydro and is currently owned by China Huaneng Group.
The hydro reservoir capacity is 14,900 million cubic meter. The gross head and net head of the project are 251m and 216m respectively. 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 3 in number. The penstock diameter is 9m. The project generated 19,000 GWh of electricity.
Development status
The project construction commenced in 2002 and subsequently entered into commercial operation in 2009.
Contractors involved
The turbines for the hydro power project have been supplied by DEC Dongfang Electric Machinery and Voith Hydro Shanghai.
The electric generators for the project were procured from DEC Dongfang Electric Machinery and Voith Hydro Shanghai.
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About Sinohydro
Sinohydro Corp Ltd (Sinohydro), a subsidiary of Power Construction Corporation of China, is a state-owned engineering and construction company executing large- and medium-scale hydropower projects. Its portfolio of services includes general construction; engineering, procurement and construction (EPC); and investment. The company carries out the construction of water conservancy, dam construction, hydropower stations, power, transportation, civil work, mining, and real estate projects. The company also offers project financing, design, implementation, and operation of infrastructures such as power, transportation, civil work, mining, and real estate. The company has regional offices in several countries across Asia-Pacific, Africa, Eurasia, America, West Asia, and North Africa. Sinohydro is headquartered in Beijing, China.
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