青銅峡水力発電所, Stausee in der Volksrepublik China
Qingtongxia Hydroelectric Station is a large hydroelectric facility in China that houses hundreds of turbines converting water flow into electricity. The turbines sit beside massive dams that block the river and create a reservoir for water storage and controlled release.
The station began connecting its first generators to the power grid in mid-2003 and was gradually expanded over several years. Final completion enabled full operational capacity to supply power to multiple regions.
The site features large pipes and turbines whose movements are visible as water flows through them, demonstrating electricity generation. Visitors can learn how the facility operates through signage and small museums with explanations designed for all knowledge levels.
The facility uses an innovative cooling system developed in China that recycles water to prevent overheating. This technology is being used for the first time at a station of this scale, making operations more reliable and cost-effective.
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