The Most Powerful Hydroelectric Power Station in the World — Where It Was Built and How It Works.

There are many hydroelectric power stations in the world that supply electricity to cities and enterprises. However, the most powerful hydroelectric power station is located in China. This is reported by the editorial of Novyny.LIVE.

The Most Powerful Hydroelectric Power Station in the World

The 'Three Gorges' hydroelectric power station on the Yangtze River in China was built in 1994 and put into operation in 2012. This dam has impressive characteristics: a length of 2,335 meters, a height of 185 meters, and a base thickness of over 100 meters.

• The power of the HPP is 22,500 megawatts (MW), making it the most powerful in the world. The dam is equipped with 34 hydro generators with a capacity ranging from 700 to 1000 MW, allowing the station to annually produce a large amount of electricity.

The 'Three Gorges' hydroelectric power station consists of left-bank, right-bank, and right-bank underground stations. The produced electricity is used in various provinces of China.

The Purpose of Building the HPP

The main tasks of the 'Three Gorges' HPP are electricity production and flood control on the Yangtze River. However, the construction of the station has led to serious environmental problems and forced millions of residents to evacuate from flooded areas.

Moreover, China plans to build the largest hydroelectric power station in the world by 2024, which will be even more powerful than the 'Three Gorges'.

The story of the most powerful hydroelectric power station in the world, the 'Three Gorges' in China, highlights the impressive characteristics of the dam and its important functions, which, however, have led to serious environmental issues and the evacuation of residents. It is also noted that China plans to build an even larger hydroelectric power station that will surpass the 'Three Gorges' in capacity.