Xiamen pumped-storage plant, China

8th February 2019

By: Sheila Barradas

Creamer Media Research Coordinator & Senior Deputy Editor

     

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Name of the Project
Xiamen pumped-storage plant.

Location
Fujian, China.

Client
Fujian Xiamen Pumped Storage, a subsidiary of State Grid Corporation of China.

Project Description
The project will optimise the energy structure of the Fujian power grid by balancing peak periods, frequency and phase regulation. The Xiamen plant will have a total installed capa­city of 1 400 MW, comprising four 350 MW reversible pump turbines and generators.

The pumped-storage scheme will have a rated water head of 545 m and a rated rotary speed of 428.6 rpm.

Potential Job Creation
Not stated.

Value
Not stated.

Duration
The first unit will be commissioned by the end of October 2023, and all units will be put into commercial operation by August 2024.

Latest Developments
None stated.

Key Contracts and Suppliers
Voith (reversible pump turbines and generators).

On Budget and on Time?
Too early to state.

Contact Details for Project Information
State Grid Corporation of China, email sgcc-info@sgcc.com.cn.

Edited by Martin Zhuwakinyu
Creamer Media Senior Deputy Editor

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