摘要
Remarkable achievements have been scored for the development of rural hydropower and rural electrification in China. A total of 653 small hydropower （SHP）-based rural electrification counties have been completed. In recent years, numerous private investments poured into the field of rural hydropower to greatly accelerate the course of rural electrification. This article aims to focus on the general situation and background for private sector＇s participation in rural hydropower development in China, and the current operation system and mechanism for the joint-development of public and private sectors in rural hydropower development.
