Overview
Yunnan Dali Wanhuaxi Small Plant is a 4 MW hydroelectric facility in Yunnan, China. It contributes to the region's renewable energy capacity.
Yunnan Dali Wanhuaxi Small Plant is a hydroelectric power plant located in Yunnan Province, China. With a capacity of 4 MW, it is classified as a small-scale facility within the hydroelectric sector, supporting local energy needs. As a hydroelectric plant, it operates without direct fuel combustion, resulting in minimal emissions of CO2, SOx, and NOx. The facility is subject to China's national environmental regulations, including the Water Pollution Prevention and Control Law and the Environmental Impact Assessment Law, which govern water use and ecological protection. The plant plays a role in Yunnan's renewable energy mix, leveraging the region's abundant water resources. Its small capacity suggests it serves a local community or industrial user, contributing to grid stability and reducing reliance on fossil fuels.
Environmental context
The plant's hydroelectric nature means it has a low carbon footprint compared to fossil fuel plants. However, it may affect local aquatic ecosystems through water flow alterations. Yunnan's mountainous terrain and seasonal rainfall patterns influence the plant's generation capacity. Small hydro plants often serve remote communities.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Yunnan Province, China, at coordinates 25.852800 N, 100.086100 E.
It is a hydroelectric power plant, generating electricity from flowing water.
The plant has a capacity of 4 megawatts (MW), making it a small-scale hydroelectric facility.
Hydroelectric plants in China must comply with the Water Pollution Prevention and Control Law and the Environmental Impact Assessment Law, which address water quality, ecological flow, and habitat protection.
As a small hydro plant, it provides renewable electricity to the local grid, supporting energy access and reducing dependence on fossil fuels in Yunnan Province.