China State Grid commissions 1.2 GW pumped hydro project

State Grid Corporation has commissioned a 1.2 GW Fukang pumped-storage power station in the northwest Xinjiang region, China.

The facility incorporates three 300 MW turbines with a cumulative capacity of 1.2 GW. The Fukang pumped-storage power station is poised to enhance Xinjiang's power grid regulation capabilities and bolster energy supply. Its operation will ensure the steady provision of substantial new energy and contribute to an additional annual generation of 2.6 billion kWh of new energy. Commencing construction in October 2020, the turbines are scheduled to be operational consecutively in early 2024.