How does Gansu produce hydroelectric power from the Yellow River?

Gansu province generates hydroelectric power from the Huang He (Yellow River) primarily through the use of large-scale hydraulic engineering projects, such as dams, which manage the river's flow to drive power generation.12

A notable example of this infrastructure is the installation located at the Liujiaxia Gorge, situated above the city of Lanzhou. These multipurpose developments, which have been implemented since the mid-1950s, utilize the river's water to provide both irrigation and electricity. While the province benefits from these significant installations, the effectiveness of such projects can be influenced by environmental factors, such as the accumulation of silt, which can impact the functional capabilities and power-generating capacity of dams along the river basin.123