China Hydropower

China builds largest hydroelectric super dam in human history

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China is implementing a $168 billion hydropower super project deep in the Himalayas, creating the largest hydropower system in human history.

China shaken by the $1 billion hydropower project accused of being cut

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China's more than $1 billion hydroelectric project is under investigation for cost cuts and law violations.

The Three Gorges Dam celebrates 5 years of comprehensive operation, promoting multi-sectoral efficiency

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After 5 years of full operation, China's Three Gorges Dam project has brought comprehensive efficiency, Xinhua reported.

China blocks major river to build 2 hydropower super dams

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China blocked the flow of a major river for more than a day at two locations to start the hydroelectric dam in Sichuan province.

China starts construction of hydropower super dam with capacity 3 times that of the Three Gorges Dam

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Chinese Premier Li Qiang has announced the groundbreaking ceremony for the construction of a super hydroelectric dam on the Yarlung Zangbo River in Tibet.

China breaks 300 hydroelectric dams on the upper reaches of the Yangtze River

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China has broken 300 dams and suspended many hydropower stations on major river branches in the upper reaches of the Yangtze River.

China deploys world's largest hydropower super turbine in Tibet

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With 2 turbines, Datang Zala Hydropower Plant will generate electricity equivalent to burning 1.3 million tons of coal per year.

China pledges new mega-dam 3 times larger than Three Gorges Dam

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China's Yarlung Tsangpo mega-dam in Tibet - with three times the capacity of the Three Gorges Dam - will "not harm neighbouring countries".

China is about to build the Three Gorges Dam in space

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China is working to build the Three Gorges Dam in space for solar power generation.

China reassures about super hydroelectric power plant 3 times bigger than Three Gorges Dam

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China asserts that the hydroelectric project, three times larger than the Three Gorges Dam, does not cause harm but contributes to downstream countries.

NASA makes surprising announcement about China's Three Gorges Dam

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NASA claims that China's Three Gorges Dam could slow down the Earth's rotation.

India speaks out about China building the world's largest dam

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India has expressed concerns to China over a mega hydroelectric dam with three times the capacity of the Three Gorges Dam that China has approved to build in Tibet.

China operates world's largest pumped storage hydropower plant

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The world's largest pumped-storage hydropower plant in China officially went into full operation on December 31, 2024.

China approves mega dam with capacity 3 times that of Three Gorges

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China approves mega dam in Tibet that could generate three times more electricity than the Three Gorges Dam.

Three Gorges Dam marks 30 years of construction

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The Three Gorges Dam has blocked floods nearly 70 times since its construction and operation in China.