The world's largest clean energy corridor, comprised of six mega hydropower stations on the Yangtze River - Wudongde, Baihetan, Xiluodu, Xiangjiaba, the Three Gorges Dam, and Gezhouba, set a historic record of daily electricity generation of 1.47 billion kWh on Aug 25, 2023.
The vast amount of green and clean electricity is transmitted to various energy-consuming areas, making positive contributions to power supply security and green and low-carbon transformation in China.
The world's largest clean energy corridor, comprised of six mega hydropower stations on the Yangtze River - Wudongde, Baihetan, Xiluodu, Xiangjiaba, the Three Gorges Dam, and Gezhouba, set a historic record of daily electricity generation of 1.47 billion kWh on Aug 25. [Photo/sasac.gov.cn]
Due to heavy rainfall in the upper reaches of the Yangtze River and sustained high electricity demand in power receiving areas, the six cascade power plants have faced the dual challenge of flood control and a stable power supply in recent times.
China Yangtze Power Co., Ltd. (CYPC), a limited liability company established by China Three Gorges Corporation as the main sponsor, took extensive measures to ensure flood control and a secure energy supply.
They increased the outflow from the Three Gorges hydropower station to enhance the peak power generation capacity. They intensified scheduling consultations and optimized scheduling plans on a rolling basis based on hydrological and meteorological forecasting. They also strengthened emergency management, equipment and facilities inspections, online monitoring and diagnostic analysis, as well as carefully deployed emergency response and information reporting.
On July 25, the daily peak-shaving capacity of the six cascade power stations exceeded 33 million kilowatts, breaking the historical record for the third time.
From Aug 8 to 25, the cascade power stations consistently delivered over one billion kWh daily for 18 consecutive days, providing a continuous, stable and reliable source of clean electricity to the receiving regions.
CYPC will continue to pay close attention to the recent heavy rainfall in the Yangtze River Basin and changes in the supply and demand situation in power receiving areas. In addition, the company will also maintain forecasting of the water and rain conditions in the Yangtze River Basin, and effectively ensure flood control.
(Executive editor: Xie Yunxiao)
