China

Xinfengjiang — 292 MW Hydroelectric

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Xinfengjiang is a 292 MW hydro power plant located in China. View location, capacity, and technical details.

Capacity
292 MW

Installed

Commissioned
1960

Year online

Owner
China Yangtze Power

Operator

Location
23.73, 114.65

Coordinates

Insights

#1,112
largest in China
#1,141
largest Hydroelectric worldwide
#6,233
largest worldwide
1960
24 yrs older than avg
85
operated by China Yangtze Power
19
plants within 100 km

Technical Details

Fuel Type
Hydroelectric
Capacity
292 MW
Commissioned
1960
Status
Operational
Owner
China Yangtze Power
Country
China
Coordinates
23.730, 114.650

Carbon Footprint

Annual CO₂
24,556 t

tonnes / year

Lifetime CO₂
1,964,483 t

over ~80 yrs

Intensity
24 g

Est. gCO2/kWh

Annual emissions equivalent to

5,338
cars per year
3,274
homes per year
1,116,183
trees to offset

Renewable source — life-cycle emissions only (materials/construction), no direct combustion. Open calculator

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About this plant

Xinfengjiang Power Plant is an essential hydroelectric facility in China, featuring a capacity of 292 MW. Commissioned in 1960, this power generation plant has been a cornerstone of China’s energy landscape for decades, consistently contributing to the national grid. Utilizing advanced hydro technology, Xinfengjiang effectively harnesses the energy of flowing water, transforming it into electricity while minimizing environmental impact. Located at coordinates 23.7300° N and 114.6500° E, the facility is strategically positioned to exploit nearby water resources, playing a critical role in the local energy mix. China’s energy policies have increasingly focused on enhancing renewable energy utilization, and hydroelectric power is a key component of this strategy. By providing a reliable source of electricity, Xinfengjiang not only supports local and regional energy needs but also helps to mitigate the reliance on coal and other fossil fuels. As one of the prominent hydroelectric plants in the country, Xinfengjiang Power Plant exemplifies China’s commitment to sustainable energy generation and its ongoing efforts to transition towards a greener energy future.

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