Yebatan Hydropower Station, located on upper Jinsha River in southwest China has started filling its reservoir, entering the final stage before its first power-generating units go online.⁣ ⁣ The station has a total installed capacity of 2,240 MW, with a maximum dam height of 217 meters. ⁣ ⁣ Once fully operational, the Station will generate over 10.2 billion kWh of electricity annually, equivalent to saving nearly 4 million tons of standard coal and reducing carbon dioxide emissions by around 7.37 million tons each year.⁣ ⁣ Construction of the hydropower station's main structure began in September 2018 and the full operation is scheduled for 2026.⁣ ⁣ #carbonredux #cleanenergy #carbonfootprint #greenenergy