China’s Yunnan has built the world’s second largest hydropower plant

China’s Baihetan Hydroelectric Power Station is an engineering marvel with staggering size and awe-inspiring statistics. It costs 180 billion RMB and has remarkable flood-filling capabilities, filling the capacity of West Lake in just six minutes. It is the world’s second-largest hydroelectric power plant, surpassing the previous record holder. With a single generator producing one million kilowatts, it has the world’s largest underground cavern group and a 300-meter-high arch dam with exceptional seismic capacity. The construction and design are unique, with motors developed locally and independent intellectual property rights. Baihetan Hydropower Station contributes significantly to China’s energy demand and environmental protection, generating 624 billion kilowatts annually and reducing carbon emissions. This engineering feat showcases China’s technological innovation and commitment to sustainable development, making a profound impact in the field of hydropower.