China Huaneng Group Co Ltd
Total capacity of implemented projects
10 - 50 GW
Countries of projects presence
2
China Huaneng Group Co Ltd is a state-owned enterprise that was founded in 1985. The company is headquartered in Beijing, China, and is one of the largest power generation companies in China, with a total installed capacity of 160,000 MW. China Huaneng Group Co Ltd is also a leading developer of renewable energy projects in China, with a focus on Carbon Capture & Storage, Small Hydro, Nuclear, and Wind power.
Carbon Capture & Storage (CCS) is a technology that captures carbon dioxide emissions from power plants and other industrial processes and stores them underground. China Huaneng Group Co Ltd has been actively developing CCS projects in China. In 2017, the company completed the construction of the first large-scale CCS project in China, which is located in the Huaneng Beijing Thermal Power Plant. The project has a capacity of 100,000 tons of carbon dioxide per year and is expected to reduce emissions by 400,000 tons per year.
Small Hydro is a form of hydroelectric power that is generated by small-scale hydroelectric plants. China Huaneng Group Co Ltd has been developing small hydro projects in China since the 1980s. The company has a total installed capacity of 5,000 MW in small hydro projects, which accounts for 3% of China's total installed small hydro capacity. In 2019, the company completed the construction of the Xiluodu Small Hydropower Station, which has a capacity of 13.86 MW.
Nuclear power is a form of energy that is generated by nuclear reactions. China Huaneng Group Co Ltd has been actively developing nuclear power projects in China. The company has a total installed capacity of 8,000 MW in nuclear power projects, which accounts for 6% of China's total installed nuclear capacity. In 2018, the company completed the construction of the Fuqing Nuclear Power Plant, which has a capacity of 6,620 MW.
Wind power is a form of energy that is generated by wind turbines. China Huaneng Group Co Ltd has been developing wind power projects in China since the 1990s. The company has a total installed capacity of 6,000 MW in wind power projects, which accounts for 4% of China's total installed wind capacity. In 2019, the company completed the construction of the Huaneng Daliushu Wind Power Plant, which has a capacity of 49.5 MW.
China Huaneng Group Co Ltd is committed to developing renewable energy projects in China. The company has set a target of increasing its renewable energy capacity to 50,000 MW by 2025, which will account for 30% of its total installed capacity. The company is also committed to reducing its carbon emissions and has set a target of reducing its carbon emissions by 50% by 2035, compared to its 2015 levels.
In addition to its renewable energy projects, China Huaneng Group Co Ltd is also involved in other areas of the energy industry. The company operates coal-fired power plants, gas-fired power plants, and other types of power plants. The company also provides energy-related services, such as energy trading and energy management.
China Huaneng Group Co Ltd is a leader in the development of renewable energy projects in China. The company's focus on Carbon Capture & Storage, Small Hydro, Nuclear, and Wind power has helped to reduce China's carbon emissions and increase its renewable energy capacity. With its commitment to developing renewable energy projects and reducing its carbon emissions, China Huaneng Group Co Ltd is well-positioned to play a key role in China's transition to a low-carbon economy.