In a bold step toward revolutionizing hydroelectric power, China has officially begun construction on what is being termed the “world’s first super dam.” Located in the Yarlung Tsangpo River basin in Tibet, this monumental infrastructure project is set to surpass the scale and output of all existing dams, including the Three Gorges Dam.
The super dam, spearheaded by China’s state-owned PowerChina, aims to generate an unprecedented 60 gigawatts of electricity — nearly three times that of the Three Gorges Dam. This output will be enough to power hundreds of millions of homes, industries, and urban centers across the country.
Built using advanced AI-driven machinery and 3D-printing techniques, the dam also boasts innovations in environmental safeguards, sediment control, and sustainable energy conversion. The ambitious project has drawn both praise for its engineering scale and scrutiny for potential ecological and geopolitical impacts, especially with India and Bangladesh downstream of the river.
Construction is expected to continue through the next decade, with full operational status anticipated by 2035. If successful, China’s super dam will not only break records but may redefine global energy strategies.
