Xin'anjiang River Hydropower Station in Jiande City, east China's Zhejiang Province. (Xinhua/Weng Xinyang)
China's 1st self-built large-scale hydropower station shifts its major role from power generation to flood control and water supply.
HANGZHOU, Aug. 18, 2019 (Xinhua) -- Built in 1950s, Xin'anjiang River Hydropower Station in east China's Zhejiang Province is the first large-scale hydropower station designed and constructed by the country independently.
With rapid economic growth in China, the hydropower station that once played important role in power supply of east China has been shifting its major function from power generation to flood control and water supply.
Xin'anjiang River in Jiande City, east China's Zhejiang Province. (Xinhua/Weng Xinyang)
People do morning exercise on the bank of Xin'anjiang River, Jiande City, east China's Zhejiang Province. (Xinhua/Weng Xinyang)
Xin'anjiang River Hydropower Station in Jiande City, east China's Zhejiang Province. (Xinhua/Weng Xinyang)
Staff members inspect equipment in Xin'anjiang River Hydropower Station in Jiande City, east China's Zhejiang Province. (Xinhua/Weng Xinyang)
