Yugur Run-of-River Hydro Power

With a total capacity of 13 MW, the Yugur run-of-river hydro project supplies the Northwest China Grid with approximately 50,000 MWh of clean energy every year, reducing CO2 emissions by displacing electricity which would otherwise have been drawn primarily from fossil fuel power stations.

The Yugur run-of-river Hydro project is situated near Xishui Village, in the Sunan Yugur autonomous County. The Yugurs are one of China’s 56 recognised nationalities and consist of approximately 14,000 people, the majority of whom live in this area. The province is home to over 650 species of wild animals,including 24 rare animals which are under state protection, such as the giant panda and snow leopard.

In addition to the emission reduction benefits, the project indirectly improves the overall local air quality as it does not create the environmental pollution (such as sulphur dioxide) or solid waste problems associated with coal-fired power plants. The project has also contributed to the local economy and livelihood of residents through the creation of jobs – 15 employees are currently working in full time operational and management roles while approximately 90 were required during the construction period. The project owner has also made a considerable investment in building a four kilometre road, which has a very positive impact on local herdsman and attracts traders to the village to buy locally produced goods (particularly sheep wool).

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