Jiangxi Shihutang — 120 MW Hydroelectric

Jiangxi Shihutang is a 120 MW hydroelectric power plant located in Jiangxi Province, China. It is one of the many hydro plants operated in the region, contributing to the country’s renewable energy generation since its commissioning.

This facility ranks as the 292nd largest hydro power plant in China. With a capacity of 120 MW, Jiangxi Shihutang represents 0.04% of China’s total hydro capacity of 313,039 MW. China has 1,000 hydro plants with a combined capacity of 313,039 MW. Compared to the largest hydro plant in China, the Three Gorges Dam at 22,500 MW, Jiangxi Shihutang is approximately 0.5% the size.

Hydropower plays a significant role in China’s energy mix, contributing around 19% of the country’s total electricity generation. The geography of Jiangxi Province, with its abundant water resources, supports the operation of hydroelectric facilities. The plant is situated approximately 200 km from the provincial capital, Nanchang.