Description

The Pailou Hydro Power Project is a low water head hydro power plant that utilizes the natural power of the Wushui River to generate electricity that is sent to the Central China Power Grid. The construction of this power plant has helped to alleviate the electricity shortage in central china using clean energy instead of fossil fuel generate energy.

The total installed capacity of the project is 18.9 MW. The project’s estimated annual electricity generation is 75,818.5 MWh. Its annual emissions reductions are 73,926 tCO2e.

The project has increased temporary and permanent employment opportunities for the local residents as well as greatly increased tax revenue in the area.

Technology

The project utilizes three 6.3 MW turbines for a total capacity of 18.9 MW. The main component of  the power plant are a gate dam, overflow cofferdam, power house, water diversion structure, turbines, generators and a switch station. Two transmission lines connect the project to the Hongjiang substation and Wantan substations respectively. The generated energy is sold to the Central China Power Grid.

Location

The Pailou Hydro Power Project is located in Pailou Village near the city of Huaihua in Zhongfang County, Hunan Province, China. The project is downstream of the Wushui River.