Da-Guan Hydropower Plant, Hydroelectric facility in He-Ping District, Taichung City, Taiwan.
Da-Guan Hydropower Plant is a hydroelectric facility in He-Ping that generates electricity from a mountain reservoir. Three turbines operate deep underground in a subterranean station that connects to the dam through tunnels carved into the rock.
Planning for the plant began in the 1930s under Japanese rule, but the project was interrupted by World War II. Construction resumed after the war under Taiwanese administration and was completed.
The facility demonstrates Taiwan's commitment to renewable energy development, reflecting the transformation from colonial infrastructure to national energy independence.
The facility is located in a mountainous area that requires visitors to prepare for steep terrain and elevation changes. Access to the site may be limited, so checking beforehand about current visitor conditions is helpful.
The plant uses a significant elevation drop between the reservoir and its intake to push water through underground tunnels and build pressure for power generation. This hidden system allows electricity production without visible surface structures disrupting the mountain landscape.
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