China Hydroelectric Corporation to Host Second Quarter 2011 Earnings Conference Call on Tuesday, August 16, 2011 at 9:00 am ET

NEW YORK, August 12, 2011 /PRNewswire-Asia-FirstCall/ -- China Hydroelectric Corporation (NYSE: CHC) ("China Hydroelectric" or "the Company"), an owner, developer and operator of small hydroelectric power projects in the People's Republic of China ("PRC"), today announced that it will hold its second quarter 2011 financial results conference call at 9:00 am ET on Tuesday, August 16, 2011. The Company anticipates releasing its financial results after the market close on August 15, 2011.

To attend the call, please use the dial-in access information. When prompted on dial-in, ask for "China Hydroelectric Corporation Second Quarter 2011 Conference Call" or be prepared to utilize the conference call ID.

Please dial in at least 10 minutes before the call to ensure timely participation. A playback will be available through August 30, 2011. To listen, please call +1-877-870-5176 within the United States or +1-858-384-5517 if calling internationally. Utilize the pass code 4465985 for the replay.

This call is being webcast by ViaVid Broadcasting and can be accessed by clicking on this link: http://viavid.net/dce.aspx?sid=00008B8C, or at ViaVid's website at http://www.viavid.net.

About China Hydroelectric

China Hydroelectric Corporation (NYSE: CHC) ("China Hydroelectric" or "the Company") is an owner and operator of small hydroelectric power projects in the People's Republic of China. Through its geographically diverse portfolio of operating assets, the Company generates and sells electric power to local power grids. Led by an international management team, the Company's primary business is to identify, evaluate, acquire, develop, construct and finance hydroelectric power projects. The Company currently owns 27 operating hydroelectric power stations in China with total installed capacity of 563.8 MW, of which it acquired 23 operating stations and constructed four. These hydroelectric power projects are located in four provinces: Zhejiang, Fujian, Yunnan and Sichuan. Hydropower is an important factor in meeting China's electric power needs, accounting for approximately 22% of total nation-wide capacity.