Luogu Hydroelectric — 110 MW Hydroelectric

Luogu Hydroelectric is a 110 MW hydroelectric power station located in Luogu, China. The plant is part of the local energy infrastructure and was commissioned in an unspecified year. It contributes to the hydroelectric generation capacity in the area.

This facility ranks as the 311th largest hydro plant in China. With 110 MW, it accounts for 0.04% of the total hydro capacity of 313,039 MW in the country. China has 1,000 hydro plants with a combined capacity of 313,000 MW. When compared to the largest hydro plant, the Three Gorges Dam at 22,500 MW, Luogu Hydroelectric is about 1/205th the size.

Hydropower is an essential component of China’s energy strategy, providing around 20% of total electricity generation. The mountainous terrain of the region is conducive to hydroelectric development. The plant is located approximately 250 km northwest of Chengdu.