Erbaqu Hydro Power

Located along the Erba Channel of the Dongda River in the Northwestern province of Gansu, this project consists of six run-of-river hydro power stations. The project generates 9.6 MW of clean energy which is delivered to the local grid, displacing electricity which would otherwise have been derived primarily from fossil fuel fired power plants.

The development of renewable energy projects in China brings local as well as global benefits. The project avoids the atmospheric pollution and fly ash disposal issues associated with coal which is the predominant source of energy in China. Alongside these environmental benefits, 300 jobs have been created as a result of the project. This includes 48 permanent, operational roles and the remaining positions were temporary during the planning, commissioning and construction phases. Employees have access to a labour union and are paid above the minimum wage for Yongchang County. The local community has also benefited from road upgrades as a consequence of the project’s development.

Before construction began, a detailed environmental impact assessment and stakeholder consultation were conducted. The local community responded positively to the project’s development and a number of initiatives were introduced to increase safety and minimise landscape disturbances, including waste-water management during construction, post-construction tree planting and roadside improvements.

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