Gezhouba Hydropower Station
Large Hydropower | China | 2,735 MW
NSD Electric upgraded the governor systems for 14 generating units,replacing the original imported system with NSD’s MGC4000governor solution
Large Hydropower
Yichang, Hubei
China
2,735 MW
Implemented in phases since 2013.
19 Governor Sets / 21 Excitation Sets
Project Overview
Gezhouba Hydropower Station on the Yangtze River is China’s first large integrated water conservancy hub, with a total installed capacity of 2,735 MW and a long operating history in power generation and river management.
NSD Electric delivered 19 governor system upgrades, 21 excitation system upgrades, and multiple monitoring and auxiliary control systems. The project scope covered aging equipment replacement, control system modernization, commissioning, and ongoing operation and maintenance support.
The retrofit improved control precision and operating stability while minimizing outage impact, providing a proven solution for modernization of large legacy hydropower fleets.
NSD Scope of Supply
Governor Retrofit
Upgrade of legacy governor systems for more accurate regulation.
Excitation Retrofit
21 excitation system upgrades for improved electrical performance.
Monitoring & Auxiliary Control
Multiple plant control subsystems for reliable station operation.
O&M Support
Commissioning, technical service, and long-term maintenance support.
Technical Highlights
Legacy Plant Upgrade
A mature modernization solution for a flagship hydropower station.
Strong Compatibility
Excellent integration with legacy equipment and plant architecture.
Minimal Outage Impact
Retrofit execution designed to reduce interruption to generation.
Longer Service Life
Higher reliability and extended life for aging hydropower assets.
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