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- Zhaoheng Hydropower Ltd. is a China-based company specializing in the investment, development, operation, and management of small- and medium-sized hydropower plants with installed capacities ranging from 10 to 100 megawatts. It primarily serves power grid companies engaged in electricity transmission and distribution. The company operates an extensive portfolio of over 100 hydropower stations located across multiple provinces including Hunan, Hubei, Yunnan, Guizhou, Sichuan, Guangxi, Fujian, Xinjiang, and Zhejiang, with a total installed capacity exceeding 1 million kilowatts. Zhaoheng's core products and services include hydropower generation, electricity supply, hydropower station investment, development platform management, and operation services. Founded in 2003 and headquartered in Shenzhen, China, Zhaoheng Hydropower has established a group system that integrates centralized management, chain operation, and geographical dispersion through its various management and investment branches.
In recent years, the company has executed strategic initiatives including securing significant private equity investments, such as a major $150 million funding round led by Morgan Stanley Infrastructure Fund, FountainVest Partners, and Olympus Capital Holdings Asia. This funding is directed toward acquiring additional hydropower plants and expanding its operating capacity to over one gigawatt within a short timeframe. Zhaoheng continues to focus on expanding its footprint in southwestern and midwestern China, reinforcing its role as a professional integrator and operator in the renewable energy sector. These strategic moves bolster its capacity growth and operational scale, enhancing its competitive positioning within the hydropower industry. The company employs approximately 136 employees and maintains offices in Shenzhen and Hong Kong, positioning itself strongly within the Chinese renewable energy market.