Abstract: Hydropower development in the lower Jinsha River is of great significance to carbon peaking and carbon neutrality goals. It is a significant contribution to the formation of a clean, low-carbon, safe and efficient energy system and the promotion of coordinated economic and social development in the western regions. Aimed at the challenges in hydropower construction to the "four high, three big, two sides and one strict" management, this paper summarizes the practical experience of hydropower development in this reach, and presents a comprehensive analysis of engineering construction risk and project entity construction management ability. The main results involve engineering construction management concepts, project management modes, green hydropower practices, and industry-college-institute collaborative innovation mechanism, etc. These practices are based on the effective solution of key problems and technical and management challenges, ensuring smooth construction and on-schedule power generation of the hydropower stations in the lower Jinsha River. Our research findings may also be applicable to development and construction of similar river basin projects.

Key words: Hydropower engineering construction, engineering risk prevention, green hydropower, intelligent construction, collaborative innovation