{"id":7128,"date":"2026-08-04T10:34:21","date_gmt":"2026-08-04T10:34:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/test.worldpowerplants.com\/plant\/daguangba\/"},"modified":"2026-08-04T10:34:21","modified_gmt":"2026-08-04T10:34:21","slug":"daguangba","status":"publish","type":"wpp_plant","link":"https:\/\/test.worldpowerplants.com\/en-us\/plant\/daguangba\/","title":{"rendered":"Daguangba"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Daguangba, with a capacity of 240 MW, shares the same country rank as the Gansu Miaojiaba, holding the 1193rd position among China\u2019s 4430 power generation facilities. This hydro power plant contributes 0.01% to China\u2019s total energy output, which stands at an impressive 1,603,494 MW. Its significance lies not only in its capacity but also in its strategic location amid a cluster of diverse energy sources in Hainan province.<\/p>\n<p>Commissioned in 1995, Daguangba utilizes hydroelectric technology, a renewable energy method that converts water flow into electricity. This facility occupies an important niche in Hainan\u2019s energy landscape, particularly as the country continues to shift focus towards more sustainable energy sources. In a region where coal dominates the energy supply, Daguangba represents a critical facet of the hydropower sector in China, ranking as the 204th hydro plant out of 1000.<\/p>\n<p>The local energy context is enriched by several nearby facilities, including the Huaneng Hainan East power station, which operates on coal with a substantial 1400 MW capacity, and the Changjiang Nuclear Power Plant, producing 1202 MW. This mix of energy types illustrates the regional balance of power generation, with Daguangba providing a renewable counterpoint to the fossil fuel and nuclear sources that dominate the grid.<\/p>\n<p>As part of a country where coal is the primary fuel source, Daguangba&#8217;s modest contribution is noteworthy. However, its existence is a reminder of the ongoing transition towards integrating renewable energy into the national grid. The average capacity of hydro plants in China exceeds that of Daguangba, highlighting the need for continued development and investment in this sector.<\/p>\n<p>Operated by a local energy provider, Daguangba continues to play a vital role in the local energy supply. Its operation since the mid-90s has allowed it to adapt to changing energy demands and environmental considerations. As China pursues ambitious climate goals, Daguangba\u2019s presence in the energy mix could catalyze further investments in renewable technologies, contributing positively to the nation\u2019s energy transition.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Daguangba, with a capacity of 240 MW, shares the same country rank as the Gansu Miaojiaba, holding the 1193rd position among China\u2019s 4430 power generation facilities. This hydro power plant contributes 0.01% to China\u2019s total energy output, which stands at an impressive 1,603,494 MW. Its significance lies not only in its capacity but also in [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":0,"template":"","meta":{"wpp_capacity_mw":240,"wpp_operator":"China Yangtze Power Co., Ltd.","wpp_fuel_primary":"Hydro","wpp_commissioned_year":1995,"wpp_country_name":"China","wpp_country_code":"CHN","wpp_status_val":"Operational","wpp_lat":19.02,"wpp_lng":108.98,"wpp_source_id":"5466","wpp_last_verified":"","wpp_verification_source":"","wpp_data_quality":9,"wpp_wikipedia":"","footnotes":""},"wpp_fuel":[],"wpp_location":[],"wpp_status":[],"class_list":["post-7128","wpp_plant","type-wpp_plant","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/test.worldpowerplants.com\/en-us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/wpp_plant\/7128","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/test.worldpowerplants.com\/en-us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/wpp_plant"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/test.worldpowerplants.com\/en-us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/wpp_plant"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/test.worldpowerplants.com\/en-us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/wpp_plant\/7128\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/test.worldpowerplants.com\/en-us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=7128"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"wpp_fuel","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/test.worldpowerplants.com\/en-us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/wpp_fuel?post=7128"},{"taxonomy":"wpp_location","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/test.worldpowerplants.com\/en-us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/wpp_location?post=7128"},{"taxonomy":"wpp_status","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/test.worldpowerplants.com\/en-us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/wpp_status?post=7128"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}