Fourth Cascade Buguanhe River Hydroelectric Power Plant, China

Fourth Cascade Buguanhe River is a hydroelectric power plant located in China, with coordinates 24.5695° N, 101.1765° E. The facility has a capacity of 6 MW, classifying it as a small-scale hydroelectric plant. It is currently operational, providing renewable energy to the local grid. As a hydroelectric facility, it operates without direct fuel costs and produces minimal greenhouse gas emissions compared to fossil fuel plants. The plant's technology relies on the flow of the Buguanhe River to generate electricity, making it dependent on seasonal water availability. In China, hydroelectric projects are subject to national regulations including environmental impact assessments and water resource management laws. The plant's small capacity suggests it serves a local or community-scale role, potentially supporting rural electrification or supplementing the regional power supply. Its operation contributes to China's renewable energy targets and reduces reliance on coal-fired generation. The facility's location in a riverine environment requires ongoing management of ecological flows and sediment transport.

The plant is located in a riverine environment, where hydroelectric operations can affect local aquatic ecosystems and water flow regimes. The 6 MW capacity indicates a relatively small footprint, but cumulative impacts from multiple cascades on the same river may influence downstream habitats. The facility's operation is subject to Chinese environmental regulations that mandate ecological flow releases and fish passage considerations.