Xiluodu is a 13,860MW hydro power project. It is located on Jinsha Jiang river/basin in Sichuan, China. According to GlobalData, who tracks and profiles over 170,000 power plants worldwide, the project is currently active. It has been developed in multiple phases. The project construction commenced in 2005 and subsequently entered into commercial operation in 2013. Buy the profile here.
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Description
The project is developed and owned by China Three Gorges.
The hydro reservoir capacity is 12,670 million cubic meter. The project generated 61,000 GWh of electricity.
Development status
The project construction commenced in 2005 and subsequently entered into commercial operation in 2013.
Power purchase agreement
China Southern Power Grid and State Grid Corporation of China are the power offtakers from the project.
Contractors involved
Xiluodu (Xiluodu I A) is equipped with Voith Hydro Shanghai francis turbines. The phase consists of 3 turbines with 770MW nameplate capacity.
Xiluodu (Xiluodu I B) is equipped with Dongfang Electric francis turbines. The phase consists of 9 turbines with 770MW nameplate capacity.
Xiluodu (Xiluodu II) is equipped with Harbin Electric francis turbines. The phase consists of 6 turbines with 770MW nameplate capacity.
Voith Hydro Shanghai supplied 3 electric generators for the Xiluodu (Xiluodu I A). The generator capacity is 855.6 MVA.
Dongfang Electric supplied 9 electric generators for the Xiluodu (Xiluodu I B).
Harbin Electric supplied 6 electric generators for the Xiluodu (Xiluodu II).
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About China Three Gorges
China Three Gorges Corp (CTG) is a renewable energy company that develops and operates hydropower generation plants. The company offers hydropower generation, equity investment, water resources management, project investment, construction and management, watershed cascade scheduling, electricity production, and provision of technical services among others. CTG also operates in water conservancy-related consulting services, emerging energy, resource recycling technology research and development, new energy, environmental protection technology development and others. Its renewable energy business comprises the construction, operation, and development of solar and wind energy projects. CTG develops hydropower projects at the Yangtze River and its tributaries and others. CTG is headquartered in Beijing, Hubei, China.
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