Developing hydropower — The only way for China's electric power optimization

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Authors: Cheng Dong, Gao Xiang
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Abstract

This paper introduces the gigantic superiority of hydropower in the electric power in China. It shows with practical data and technical economic index that hydropower is the only way to optimizing electric power production in China. China is rich in resource of hydropower, and the investing environment is nice. And now, China’s economic deepening reforms are going on and more foreign advanced technology is being imported to speed up the development of hydropower. This paper discusses that nice economic benefit of hydropower exploitation is needed to promote the rapid development of hydropower, and increase the proportion of hydropower in the electric power system as a whole. And the optimization of the Chinese electric power production can be realized.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Renewable energy and sustainable power systems Hydropower Displacement Environmental Impact Advanced Power Generation Technologies

Publication details

Journal / source
CRC Press eBooks
Pages
645–648
Publication date
11 February 2026
Language
EN
Document type
Book chapter