By Prensa Latina
Beijing : China’s Three Throats Hydroelectric Plant, built at the world’s largest dam, will reach full capacity this year and, among other positives, will rid the area of the deadly floods occurring every ten years.
Manager Li Yongan says the giant project will generate 88.1 billion kW/h upon completion, which is slightly higher than the original design.
Construction began in 1993 with a 22.5 billion dollar budget and involves a reservoir and 26 generators.
So far 21 generators have been installed on both shores of China’s largest river, the Yangtze, which waters now form an artificial lake that swallowed 140 towns and 326 villages and necessitated relocation of 1.2 million people.
The plant has generated over 77 billion kW/h and profits of $1.7 billion. The company expects similar income this year.