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It is a precondition for the continuous improvement of hydropower installed capacity and ecological protection
China's hydropower installed capacity has seen a gradual decline in its share of the national power generation mix in recent years. As of the end of 2012, the total installed capacity of hydropower in China reached 248.9 million kilowatts, representing 21.77% of the country's overall power generation capacity. Within this, pumped-storage capacity amounted to 20.31 million kilowatts, making up 8.16% of the total.
In 2012, the average utilization hours for power generation equipment at plants with a capacity of 6,000 kilowatts or more stood at 4,572 hours, a drop of 158 hours compared to the previous year. However, hydropower equipment saw an increase in utilization, averaging 3,555 hours—up by 536 hours from 2011. This indicates that hydropower remained a reliable and efficient source of energy despite broader trends in the sector.
Looking ahead, it is expected that the proportion of hydropower in the total installed capacity will continue to decrease as the government intensifies efforts to promote energy efficiency and reduce emissions. Additionally, the rapid growth of renewable energy sources like wind and solar is likely to further shift the balance away from traditional hydropower. Nevertheless, the absolute installed capacity of hydropower is still growing, which may lead to a situation where its share declines even as its contribution increases in absolute terms.
Despite these shifts, hydropower development still holds significant market potential. According to available data, hydropower and nuclear power have consistently maintained higher gross profit margins compared to other energy sources. In 2012, hydropower had the highest gross margin at 43.33%, followed by wind power at 41.37% and nuclear power at 40.89%. In contrast, thermal power had a much lower gross margin of just 13.43%, highlighting the financial advantages of hydropower.
This strong profitability gives hydropower a competitive edge over other forms of power generation. Even though there may be no immediate profit from investment, the long-term stability and sustainability of hydropower make it an attractive option. During the "Twelfth Five-Year Plan" and "Thirteenth Five-Year Plan" periods, hydropower was a key focus area, with preferential access to the grid and supportive policies in place. These factors contribute to the continued relevance and potential of hydropower in China’s energy landscape.