Three Gorges Project
The Three Gorges Project is a pillar project for the management, development, and conservation of the Yangtze River. It stands as the world’s largest water conservancy project, as well as the hydropower project with the most comprehensive benefits. The Three Gorges Project has maximized its potential by offering comprehensive advantages in flood control, power generation, navigation and water resource utilization. Its construction and operation have fundamentally transformed the flood control situation in the middle and lower reaches of the Yangtze River. The consistent production of clean electricity has played an indispensable role in establishing a clean, low-carbon, safe and efficient energy system. promoting China’s green electricity production and eco-environmental protection. In 2003, the first batch of units was connected to the grid, with a total installed capacity of 22.5 GW.
