Liujiaxia Hydropower Station to be upgraded after 51 years' operation (1/5)

The rotor of Liujiaxia Hydropower Station is lifted for renovation in northwest China's Gansu Province, Dec. 1, 2021. (Photo: China News Service/Hou Qi)

The complete unit renovation project of the No. 2 unit in Liujiaxia Hydropower Station entered the mechanical and electrical installation stage on Wednesday. The unit was put into operation in 1970 and has been running safely for 51 years.

The new stator frame is to be installed at Liujiaxia Hydropower Station in northwest China's Gansu Province, Dec. 1, 2021. (Photo: China News Service/Hou Qi)

Photo taken on Dec. 1, 2021 shows the mechanical and electrical installation stage of Liujiaxia Hydropower Station, northwest China's Gansu Province. (Photo: China News Service/Hou Qi)

Photo taken on Dec. 1, 2021 shows the mechanical and electrical installation stage of Liujiaxia Hydropower Station, northwest China's Gansu Province. (Photo: China News Service/Lai Chunmei)

Photo taken on Dec. 1, 2021 shows the mechanical and electrical installation stage of Liujiaxia Hydropower Station, northwest China's Gansu Province. (Photo: China News Service/Lai Chunmei)