液态空气储能项目推动能源转型

Core Viewpoint - The launch of the 60 MW/600 MWh liquid air energy storage demonstration project is a significant step towards China's energy transition and high-quality development of the energy storage industry, contributing to the achievement of the "dual carbon" goals [1][2]. Group 1: Project Overview - The liquid air energy storage project is located in the photovoltaic park at the eastern exit of Golmud City, Haixi Prefecture, and is being constructed by Zhonggreen Zhongke Energy Storage Technology Co., Ltd., a joint venture between the Chinese Academy of Sciences and China Green Development Investment Group [1]. - The project is expected to be operational by the end of the year and will be the world's largest demonstration project in the liquid air energy storage sector in terms of power generation capacity and storage scale [1][2]. - It has been included in the fourth batch of major technical equipment by the National Energy Administration and has received approval as a new energy storage demonstration project for 2024 [1]. Group 2: Technological Innovations - The project boasts complete independent intellectual property rights and employs seven internationally innovative core technologies, achieving large-scale development of liquid air energy storage systems from hundreds of kilowatts to tens of thousands of kilowatts [2]. - The key technologies were developed by a research team led by researcher Wang Junjie from the Chinese Academy of Sciences, significantly improving air storage density and increasing cooling efficiency from 60% to 90% [2]. - The research team has over a decade of experience in liquid air energy storage technology, establishing a complete chain from theoretical innovation to key technology breakthroughs and engineering demonstration applications [2].