NEW YORK, April 16, 2012 /PRNewswire-Asia-FirstCall/ -- China Hydroelectric Corporation 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 fourth quarter and full year 2011 financial results conference call at 9:00 am ET on Friday, April 27, 2012. The Company anticipates releasing its financial results after the market close on April 26, 2012.

To attend the call, please use the dial-in access information provided below. When prompted on dial-in, ask for the "China Hydroelectric Corporation Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2011 Earnings 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 May 11, 2012. To listen, please call +1-877-870-5176 within the United States or +1-858-384-5517 if calling internationally. Utilize the pass code 4532689 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=0000965A, or at ViaVid's website at http://www.viavid.net.

About China Hydroelectric
China Hydroelectric Corporation CHC CHCWS) ("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 owns 26 operating hydropower stations in China with total installed capacity of 547.8 MW, of which it acquired 22 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.

For further information about China Hydroelectric Corporation, please visit the Company's website at http://www.chinahydroelectric.com.

For more information, please contact:

Company:
China Hydroelectric Corporation,
John E. Donahue, Vice President
Phone: +1-646-467-9810
Email: John.donahue@chinahydroelectric.com

Investor Relations:
MZ Group
Scott Powell, Senior Vice President
Tel: +1-212-301-7130
Email: scott.powell@mzgroup.us

SOURCE China Hydroelectric Corporation