石龙坝电站修建始末及其历史地位和影响

The Construction of Shilongba Hydroelectric Station: Full Story, Historical Position and Influences

辛亥革命前一年建设的云南石龙坝水电站,是中国人自己建设的第一座水电站,它的建设是在受到西方侵略,地方实业救国思想影响下,云南地方各界敢为人先,艰苦奋斗,历经万难建设而成的。是受元初赛典赤治滇以来重视水利的文化传统使然。它产生了重要的影响,促进了中国水电事业的发展,也培养和训练了诸多的水电人才,名垂青史,其水电文化精神是中华民族宝贵的文化遗产。

Built in 1910, Shilongba hydroelectric station in Yunnan is the first hydroelectric power station built completely by Chinese themselves. It was built when China was aggressed by western powers. Its construction was completed through the arduous efforts of people from all walks of life in Yunnan, with the appealing idea of saving the nation with local enterprises. The construction was influenced by the cultural tradition of attaching importance to water conservancy since the Sai Dianchi'governing of Yunnan in early Yuan Dynasty. Its construction accelerated the development of China's hydropower and facilitated the cultivation and training of personnel in the industry. Its' spirit is a valueless cultural heritage for the Chinese nation.