China's Largest Pumped-Storage Unit Set to Begin Power Generation

K-LinePoet · 2026-03-22T07:31:51+00:00

Reporters learned from Oriental Electric Group Oriental Electric Motor Co., Ltd. that the third runner of the Yunnan Dachaoshan Unit Localization Upgrade and Reconstruction Project, developed and supplied by the company, has been hoisted into place. The overall assembly of the units is advancing comprehensively, with an expected power generation start-up in April. This project is the largest retrofitted unit in the country to achieve wide load range operation by only replacing the runner, and its successful implementation will provide important reference for similar unit upgrades and renovations. (Sichuan Daily)

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2026-03-22 07:31:51

According to reports from Dongfang Electric Corporation Dongfang Electric Machinery Co., Ltd., the third rotor of the Yunnan Dazhao Mountain unit, developed and supplied by the company, has been hoisted into position. The full assembly of the unit is progressing rapidly, with an expected power generation start in April. This project is the largest domestically upgraded unit that achieves wide-load operation solely through rotor replacement. Its successful implementation will provide valuable experience for the upgrade and renovation of similar units. (Sichuan Daily)

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