Overview of the China Hydropower Engineering Society

The China Hydropower Engineering Society is dedicated to promoting the development and application of hydropower engineering technologies. The society is comprised of various member organizations and has an extensive network across different provinces in China.

Structure and Membership

The society consists of a council and several local chapters that cater to specific regions. As of July 2024, here is a list of provincial hydropower engineering societies:

• Beijing Hydropower Engineering Society – Affiliated with China Power Construction Group Beijing Survey and Design Institute Co., Ltd.
• Tianjin Hydropower Engineering Society – Affiliated with China Water Resources North Survey and Design Co., Ltd.
• Hebei Hydropower Engineering Society – Managed by the Hebei Taolinkou Reservoir Affairs Center.
• Shanxi Hydropower Engineering Society – Governed by the Shanxi Provincial Water Resources Department.
• Shanghai Hydropower Engineering Society – Associated with China Three Gorges Corporation Shanghai Survey and Design Institute Co., Ltd.
• Jiangsu Hydropower Engineering Society – Affiliated with Hohai University.
• Zhejiang Hydropower Engineering Society – Managed by the Zhejiang Provincial Water Resources Department.
• Fujian Hydropower and Clean Energy Engineering Society – Affiliated with China Huadian Corporation Fujian Branch.
• Henan Hydropower Engineering Society – Associated with the Yellow River Survey Planning and Design Institute Co., Ltd.
• Hubei Hydropower Engineering Society – Linked with Wuhan University.
• Hunan Hydropower and New Energy Engineering Society – Affiliated with China Power Construction Group Central South Survey and Design Institute Co., Ltd.
• Guangdong Hydropower and New Energy Engineering Society – Managed by Guangdong Energy Group Co., Ltd.
• Guangxi Hydropower and New Energy Engineering Society – Affiliated with China Southern Power Grid Guangxi Electric Power Co., Ltd.
• Sichuan Hydropower Engineering Society – Linked with China Power Construction Group Chengdu Survey and Design Institute Co., Ltd.
• Guizhou Hydropower Engineering Society – Associated with Huadian Guizhou Wujiang Hydropower Development Co., Ltd.
• Yunnan Hydropower Engineering Society – Managed by China Southern Power Grid Yunnan Electric Power Co., Ltd.
• Shaaxi Hydropower and New Energy Engineering Society – Affiliated with China Power Construction Group Northwest Survey and Design Institute Co., Ltd.
• Gansu Hydropower Engineering Society – Linked with State Grid Gansu Electric Power Company Electric Science Research Institute.
• Qinghai Hydropower and New Energy Engineering Society – Associated with State Power Investment Corporation Qinghai Yellow River Upper Reaches Hydropower Development Co., Ltd.
• Ningxia Hydropower Engineering Society – Managed by Ningxia University.
• Tibet Hydropower Engineering Society – Affiliated with Huaneng Tibet Yarlung Zangbo River Hydropower Development Investment Co., Ltd.
• Jiangxi Hydropower and New Energy Engineering Society – To be established by State Power Investment Corporation Jiangxi Electric Co., Ltd. (expected December 2024).
• Chongqing Hydropower and New Energy Engineering Society – In the process of establishment.

Member Organizations

As of September 2024, the society includes numerous esteemed institutions, including:

• Vice-Chairman Units:
  • China Development Bank
  • China Electricity Council
  • State Grid Corporation of China
  • China Southern Power Grid Co., Ltd.
  • China Huadian Corporation
  • China Huaneng Group
  • State Power Investment Corporation
  • China Three Gorges Corporation
  • China Energy Investment Corporation
  • South-to-North Water Diversion Group Corporation
  • China Power Construction Group Corporation
  • China Energy Engineering Group Co., Ltd.
  • Hydropower and Water Resources Planning and Design Institute
  • China Institute of Water Resources and Hydropower Research
  • National Energy Administration’s Nanjing Hydraulic Research Institute
  • Hohai University
• Executive Council Units:
  • China International Engineering Consulting Corporation
  • China Aneng Construction Group Corporation
  • Tsinghua University
  • Wuhan University
  • Tianjin University
  • Sichuan University
  • China Electric Power Engineering Society
  • Pan Jiazheng Hydropower Technology Fund
  • South Grid Energy Storage Co., Ltd.
  • Huaneng Lancang River Hydropower Co., Ltd.
  • Guangxi Gui Guo Electric Power Co., Ltd.
  • Guangdong Wujiang Hydropower Development Co., Ltd.
  • Others

Key Activities and Initiatives

The society is involved in various initiatives aimed at enhancing the hydropower sector, including:

• Organizing conferences and training programs.
• Promoting research and development in hydropower technologies.
• Awarding scholarships and grants to support young professionals in the field.
• Collaborating with international organizations to share knowledge and best practices.

Conclusion

The China Hydropower Engineering Society plays a crucial role in fostering the development of hydropower engineering in China. Through its various initiatives and member organizations, the society aims to enhance the efficiency and sustainability of hydropower resources, contributing significantly to the nation’s energy goals.