Hydro capacity accounted for 15.4% of total power plant installations globally in 2023, according to GlobalData, with total recorded hydro capacity of 1,407GW. This is expected to contribute 10.9% by the end of 2030 with capacity of installations aggregating up to 1,562GW. Of the total global hydro capacity, 29.95% is in China. Listed below are the five largest upcoming hydro power plants by capacity in China, according to GlobalData’s power plants database. GlobalData uses proprietary data and analytics to provide a complete picture of the global hydro power segment. Buy the latest hydro power plant profiles here.
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1. Medog Project
The Medog Project is a 60,000MW hydro power project located in Tibet Autonomous Region, China. It is being developed by Power Construction Corporation of China. The project is currently in announced stage. The project is expected to enter commercial operation in 2033. The project is owned by Power Construction Corporation of China. Buy the profile here.
2. Wangqing
Wangqing is a 5,000MW hydro power project in Jilin, China. Jilin Electric Power is developing this project. The project is expected to come online by 2035. The project is currently in permitting stage. It is owned by Jilin Electric Power. Buy the profile here.
3. Hebei Longhua Pumped Storage Power Station
The 2,800MW Hebei Longhua Pumped Storage Power Station is located in Hebei, China. It is owned by Powerchina Hydropower Development Group; Beijing Dadi Yuantong Group. The hydro project is currently in permitting stage. The commercial operation of the project is expected in 2031. Hebei Jianyuan Energy is developing this project. Buy the profile here.
4. Qinghai Guinan Wah Rang Pumped Storage Power Station Project
The Qinghai Guinan Wah Rang Pumped Storage Power Station Project is a 2,800MW hydro power project. It is planned in Qinghai, China. The project is currently in under construction stage. It will be developed by State Grid Qinghai Electric Power. Post completion of construction, the project is expected to get commissioned by 2027. State Grid Qinghai Electric Power is the owner of the project. Buy the profile here.
5. Xizang
The 2,600MW hydro project, Xizang is expected to get commissioned by 2031. It is being developed by Huaneng Lancang River Hydropower. The project is currently in permitting stage. Huaneng Lancang River Hydropower is the owner of the project. Buy the profile here.
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