China’s 500-Megawatt Turbine in Tibet Marks Hydropower Breakthrough

China’s 500-megawatt turbine in Tibet marks hydropower breakthrough

With two of the turbines, Datang Zala Hydropower Station will generate as much power as burning 1.3 million tonnes of coal every year.

China unveils world's largest-capacity pelton turbine runner

China has developed the world's largest single-capacity Pelton turbine runner, Harbin Electric Corporation announced Wednesday, marking a key breakthrough in high-head, large-capacity hydropower technology and clean energy development.