Cascade river basin energy storage power station

Where is a cascade hydropower station located?

We selected the cascade hydropower station in the lower reaches of the Jinsha River as a case study. Jinsha River is the main stream of the upper reaches of the Yangtze River, with a total length of 3,481 km.

Does Cascade Reservoir impoundment affect river ecosystems?

To mitigate the adverse effects of cascade reservoir impoundment on river ecosystems and achieve the multi-objective goals of hydropower development and environment protection, this study presents an integrated decision model for optimizing the operation of cascade hydropower stations, utilizing the lower Jinsha River as a case illustration.

How do Cascade hydropower stations affect the natural state of rivers?

The establishment and functioning of cascade hydropower stations have significantly altered the natural state of rivers, leading to increasingly severe ecological impacts downstream.

Which cascade power stations are mainly for power generation?

Except for the few backbone cascade power stations such as Longtan and Datangxia Water Control Project, which have flood control and navigation functions, most of the other cascade power stations are mainly for power generation.

How many cascade power stations are there in Guizhou?

The 7 cascade power stations on the main stream of Guizhou and the 2 cascade power stations on the tributary Qingshui River belong to Guizhou Wujiang Hydropower Development Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as Wujiang Company, with an installed capacity of 8695MW, accounting for 68% of the total installed capacity of the Wujiang River Basin); 3

Where are the Yalong River cascade power stations located?

The Yalong River cascade power stations are mainly located in Liangshan Yi Autonomous Prefecture and Ganzi Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture. The population density is small, the cultivated land is scattered, and the submergence loss of hydropower development is small.