With over 21 years of industry experience, XinYi offers complete project solutions for small and medium-sizes hydropower plants, specializing in turbine-generator units ranging from 50 KW to 30 MW. Our turnkey services cover every stage of the project, including:
Upon receiving a client inquiry, we collect detailed information about the hydropower site and provide this data to our design department to begin drafting tailored plans. Our team conducts site surveys and works closely with the client to discuss feasibility and develop the optimal solution. Once the client approves the plan and completes the deposit payment, we commence equipment manufacturing.
Our global service network ensures efficient project execution and ongoing support to maximize plant performance. Throughout and after project completion, XinYi is committed to delivering after-sales service to ensure smooth plant operation.
Project end date: September 2016 (the contract was signed in August 2015)
Water head: 18m
Supply: horizontal francis turbine-generator units
Power: 1000 KW (2×500KW each)
All units were designed, manufactured, and installed by our company, providing turnkey service tailored to the unique requirements of the client.
Project end date: May 2017
Water head: 42m
Flow rate: 2.6m³/s
Power: 800KW (2×400KW)
Through the whole project development process, our company provided a full range of supporting services, from receiving the inquiry to contract signing, manufacturing, delivery, and installation.
A hydropower dam operates by restricting downstream water flow to create a reservoir. Water is released through a controlled opening in the dam, flowing downward to rotate the turbine. As the water passes through the turbine, its potential and kinetic energy are converted into mechanical energy, causing the turbine to spin.
Each generating unit in the hydropower plant consists of a turbine coupled directly to a generator. The mechanical rotational energy produced by the turbine is then converted by the generator into electrical energy, which is fed into the power grid.
The turbine and generator form the core power-generating equipment of a hydropower plant efficiently transform the energy of flowing water into usable electricity.
There are various types of hydropower technologies, but they all harness the energy of flowing water to generate electricity. For example, in penstock projects, small-scale turbines are installed within existing infrastructure such as irrigation canals. As water flows through the turbine, it spins the blades connected to a shaft, which in turn drives a generator to produce electricity. This electricity is then transmitted via power lines to homes and businesses.
Small-scale hydropower projects typically have capacities of 10 MW or less. They often use run-of-river designs, making them one of the most environmentally friendly energy conversion solutions because they cause minimal disruption to river flow. The threshold separating small and large hydropower varies by country, generally ranging from 10 to 50 MW.
The advantages of hydropower projects are the following:
Hydropower is a capital-intensive form of power generation based on renewable energy that does not consume any fuel. Its operational and maintenance costs are relatively low, leading to minimal long-term expenses. Compared to coal and gas-fired power plants, hydropower generally offers lower generation costs.
Additionally, hydropower helps reduce financial losses caused by frequency fluctuations in the power grid. Since it does not rely on fossil fuels, hydropower is not subject to inflationary pressures, making it a more stable and reliable energy source over time.
The size of hydropower units depends on the flow rate and the available water head at a specific project site, causing unit sizes to vary by location. Additionally, generator size also depends on seasonal variations in river flow and water availability throughout the year.
Hydropower plants are considered an economical option for meeting peak grid loads due to their unique ability for rapid start-up and shutdown.
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Our expert team will support your hydropower projects with proven experience and technical expertise.
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Power range: 50kW-30MW
Annual output: 150 units of 5,000 kW turbine generator sets
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