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Heimifeng unit successfully connected to grid
Heimifeng unit successfully connected to grid
Unit 3 of Heimifeng Pumped Storage Plant was successfully connected to the grid for generation. The successful grid connection of unit 3 indicated that commissioning for grid connection and power generation of Phase II Project will be carried out on full scale and tested the professional competence of plant professionals at Wuling Electric Power Co., Ltd. At the moment, commissioning preparations for grid connection of unit 4 of Heimifeng Hydropower Plant are well under way and commissioning will be conducted soon.
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