明潭發電廠, Hydroelectric power station in Shuili, Nantou County, Taiwan.
Description
Ming Tan Power Station is a hydroelectric facility in Shuili that operates between two water basins at different elevations. The system uses Sun Moon Lake as the upper reservoir and Ming Tan Reservoir as the lower basin to generate electricity through controlled water flow.
History
Construction of the facility began in September 1987, with operations starting in 1992. The project reached full completion in 1995.
Culture
The power station represents Taiwan's commitment to renewable energy development, contributing to the national goal of reducing fossil fuel dependency.
Practical
The facility operates as a pumped storage system, moving water between the two reservoirs based on energy demand. Information about the site is available at viewpoints and interpretive areas around the reservoirs.
Did you know?
The Ming Tan Power Station ranks as the largest hydroelectric facility in Southeast Asia and the tenth largest pumped storage power plant worldwide.
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