Three Gorges starts filling

3 June 2003


The reservoir level is expected to reach 135m by 15 June, with initial power generation planned in August, as the first 700MW turbine is put into operation. Three more generators, each with a 700MW capacity, will come on stream during 2003. The four turbines are expected to generate about 5.5B kWh of electricity.

By 2009, when the project is completed, water levels are expected to reach 175m




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