Hydropower · China

Hohhot hydroelectric plant

Hohhot hydroelectric plant is a 1.20 GW hydropower plant located in Inner Mongolia, China. The facility is currently in operation, with its first unit entering service in 2014.

1.20 GWCapacity
OperatingStatus
2014Start year
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Overview

Technology: pumped storage.

Ownership: Inner Mongolia Power (Group) Co Ltd.

Why it matters

  • Hydropower provides renewable electricity and, where reservoirs exist, dispatchable output and storage that help stabilise the grid; output varies with rainfall and river flows.

Location

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Frequently asked questions

What is the capacity of Hohhot hydroelectric plant?

Hohhot hydroelectric plant has a capacity of 1.20 GW according to the latest Global Energy Monitor data.

Who owns Hohhot hydroelectric plant?

Inner Mongolia Power (Group) Co Ltd.

Where is Hohhot hydroelectric plant located?

It is located in Inner Mongolia, China. Approximate coordinates: 40.9894, 111.6905.

When did Hohhot hydroelectric plant start operating?

Start year: 2014. Current status: Operating.

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