CTGR(SH:600905) Zhong Guo Xin Wen Wang·2025-04-30 09:10Core Insights - The first 100 MW solar thermal power project in Qinghai, the Sanxia Energy Qingyu DC Phase II, has successfully completed full system operation, marking a historic breakthrough in the large-scale application of solar thermal power in high-altitude regions of China [1][3]. Project Overview - The project is located in the Utu Meiren Township of Golmud City, Qinghai Province, and is led by China Power Construction Group Northwest Survey and Design Institute Co., Ltd. It covers an area of approximately 287 hectares [3]. - It utilizes advanced tower-type concentrated solar power technology and is equipped with a 12-hour molten salt energy storage system, enabling stable power supply around the clock [3]. Environmental Impact - The project is expected to generate an annual electricity output of 227.1 million kWh, sufficient to meet the clean electricity needs of 189,300 households. It will also reduce carbon dioxide emissions by 226,300 tons annually, equivalent to the ecological benefit of afforesting 188,600 acres [3]. Technological Advancements - The construction team overcame key technical challenges in extreme environments, achieving the localization of core equipment such as molten salt pumps and heliostats, which lays a solid foundation for the independent development of the solar thermal industry chain [3][4]. - The project has successfully integrated a "solar thermal + photovoltaic" multi-energy complementary solution, significantly enhancing the stability and absorption capacity of the local power grid [3]. Industry Positioning - The successful implementation of this project not only improves construction efficiency but also promotes resource utilization, equipment localization, and independent core technology, positioning China from a "follower" to a "leader" in the solar thermal sector with proprietary intellectual property rights [4].