GE signs new 56 million USD hydro contract in China

GE Renewables Energy announced that they have signed a 56 Million USD contract with China Yalong River Hydropower Development co. Ltd to provide 6X500 MW hydro generators and and auxiliary equipment for the Liang He Kou hydropower plant.

Liang He Kou Hydropower Station is located on middle reach of the main stream of Yalong River in Yajiang County, which is in Ganzi Prefecture of Sichuan Province. GE’s Hydro Solutions will provide the equipment design, manufacturing, supervision of the installation, commissioning, testing on site as well as various site services during the execution phase. The hydro plant is designed for unmanned watch operation, using monitoring and control systems. The six units’ annual power output will reach 11 billion Kwh. The first unit is planned to be commissioned by 2021.

President & CEO of GE’s Hydro Solutions, Yves Rannou,  said that they are glad to partner again with China Yalong River Hydropower Development Co. Ltd., who had already chosen GE for the construction of Jinping II hydropower station. The generator is specifically designed for high altitudes and results from GE’s Hydro Solutions’ cutting-edge technology. they are extremely happy about the renewed trust.

Image: A Francis-type generator from GE’s Hydro Solutions (Source: GE Energy)