SMRTR Science & EngineeringSep 1, 2026Interesting Engineering

World’s tallest dam puts three units online, delivers 500 million kWh of clean power

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China has activated three generating units at the Shuangjiangkou Hydropower Station in Sichuan Province, the world's tallest dam at 1,033 feet. The plant has already delivered 500 million kilowatt-hours of clean electricity, helping meet peak summer demand. Once fully operational with a fourth unit, it will produce 7.7 billion kilowatt-hours annually, while also helping balance China's growing wind and solar power supply.

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