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China replaces French and German controllers at Xiluodo Dam

  • 1 year, 1 month ago (2025-08-15)
  • David Flin
Asia 1059 Digitalisation 12 Hydropower 168

China has replaced the programmable logic controllers (PLCs) supplied by Siemens and Schneider Electric at the 13.86 GW Xiluodo Dam, replacing them with Chinese-made PLCs.

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The change, announced by Loongson Technology , was said to be part of a national policy to strengthen critical infrastructure against cyber threats and reduce reliance on foreign suppliers. Loongson has announced that all foreign-made PLCs at Xiluodo had been replaced with the NJ400 series PLC, developed by Atekon Technology and powered by Loongson’s own 3C6000 processors.

Loongson said that the change: “Provides a solid technological base for long-term safe and stable operation using independent and controllable technology.”