Overview
Shuangpai County Yongjiang Cascade Hunan is a 14 MW hydroelectric power plant in Hunan, China. It contributes to the region's renewable energy capacity.
Shuangpai County Yongjiang Cascade Hunan is a hydroelectric power plant located in Hunan Province, China. With a capacity of 14 MW, it is a small-scale facility within China's vast hydropower sector, which is the largest in the world. The plant operates as a run-of-river or reservoir-based facility typical of cascade developments in mountainous regions. China's hydropower plants are regulated under national environmental laws and the Renewable Energy Law, which promote clean energy development. The plant's technology is standard for small hydro, with turbines suited to local water flow conditions. As a renewable energy source, the plant helps reduce reliance on coal-fired power, lowering CO2 and pollutant emissions in the region. It supports local grid stability and provides clean electricity to nearby communities. Its operation aligns with China's goals for carbon neutrality by 2060.
Environmental context
The plant is located in a mountainous area of Hunan, a province with abundant water resources. Hydropower generation here has a low carbon footprint compared to fossil fuels, but may affect local aquatic ecosystems and river flow regimes. The facility's small scale likely minimizes ecological disruption, while contributing to regional renewable energy targets.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Hunan Province, China, at coordinates 25.9333 N, 110.5500 E.
It is a hydroelectric power plant, generating electricity from flowing water.
The plant has a capacity of 14 megawatts (MW).
Hydroelectric plants in China are regulated under the Renewable Energy Law and national environmental standards, including water resource management and ecological flow requirements.
As a renewable energy source, it helps reduce greenhouse gas emissions and supports China's target of carbon neutrality by 2060.