Xinjiang Kumalake Xiaoshixia — 110 MW Hydroelectric

Xinjiang Kumalake Xiaoshixia is a 110 MW hydroelectric power plant located in Xinjiang, China. The facility contributes to the country’s hydroelectric generation capacity.

It ranks as the 311th largest hydro plant in China. With a capacity of 110 MW, it accounts for 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, Three Gorges Dam at 22,500 MW, Xinjiang Kumalake Xiaoshixia is about 0.49% the size.

Hydropower is a vital component of China’s renewable energy strategy, providing a significant share of the country’s electricity generation. The geography of China, with its numerous rivers and mountainous regions, supports the development of hydroelectric facilities. The plant is located approximately 600 km from Urumqi.