In a historic move, Chinese Premier Li Qiang launched construction on a mega hydropower project along the lower Yarlung Zangbo River in Nyingchi, Xizang Autonomous Region.
Comprising five cascade stations and backed by an estimated investment of 1.2 trillion yuan (around $167.8 billion), the project is set to become the world's largest hydropower venture—tripling the output of the famed Three Gorges Dam to an astonishing 300 billion kilowatt-hours annually!
This breakthrough is a key pillar of China’s 14th Five-Year Plan, driving a shift toward low-carbon growth and environmental sustainability. Not only does it promise a surge in clean energy, but it also boosts regional development and grid stability. ⚡🌱
Leading renewable investments on the Chinese mainland, this ambitious initiative reinforces a strong commitment to achieving carbon neutrality before 2060 and peaking emissions by 2030. A true global game-changer in clean energy and regional cooperation!
Stay tuned for more updates as this transformative project unfolds, setting the stage for a sustainable future.
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A global game-changer in clean energy and regional cooperation
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