The Baihetan hydropower station went operational in 2022. China has the world’s largest supply of unused profitable hydropower, according to a new global study. Photo: Xinhua
The Baihetan hydropower station went operational in 2022. China has the world’s largest supply of unused profitable hydropower, according to a new global study. Photo: Xinhua
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China’s untapped hydropower could supply 30 per cent of electricity needs: study

  • World’s largest supply of unused profitable hydropower is in China, researchers say
  • But scientists are wary of ecological impact more dams could have on Chinese rivers

Holly Chik
Holly Chik

Updated: 12:23am, 17 Jan, 2023

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The Baihetan hydropower station went operational in 2022. China has the world’s largest supply of unused profitable hydropower, according to a new global study. Photo: Xinhua
The Baihetan hydropower station went operational in 2022. China has the world’s largest supply of unused profitable hydropower, according to a new global study. Photo: Xinhua
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