我国首个“沙戈荒”新能源外送基地首批机组投产发电

Core Viewpoint - The Xinjiang Tianshan North Gobi Energy Base, developed by China Resources Group and China Huadian, has successfully completed the trial operation of its first two 1 million kilowatt coal power units, marking the production of China's first "Gobi Desert" renewable energy export base [1] Group 1: Project Overview - The energy base is located in the Hami Santanghu Gobi area and is part of the "Jiang Electric into Chongqing" project, which is a key construction project during the 14th Five-Year Plan [1] - The base utilizes an integrated model of "wind, solar, coal, and storage" to achieve a high proportion of renewable energy export, significantly optimizing power resource allocation and promoting regional coordinated development [1][2] Group 2: Strategic Importance - Xinjiang is rich in energy resources and is designated as a strategic energy resource base, playing a crucial role in the "West-to-East Power Transmission" initiative [3] - Hami is recognized as a major wind and solar power base, with coal reserves of 5.708 billion tons, accounting for 31.7% of Xinjiang's total and 12.5% of the national total [3] Group 3: Economic Impact - The energy base is expected to alleviate the increasing electricity demand in Chongqing, which is projected to reach 1,620 billion kilowatt-hours by 2025 [4] - Once operational, the base will deliver over 36 billion kilowatt-hours of electricity annually, providing nearly a quarter of Chongqing's electricity supply [4] Group 4: Investment and Development - The total investment for the base is 54.7 billion yuan, with a focus on high-standard planning, quality construction, and efficient production [4] - The project includes a total power generation capacity of 14.2 million kilowatts, comprising 4 million kilowatts of coal power, 7 million kilowatts of wind power, 3 million kilowatts of solar power, and 200,000 kilowatts of thermal power [5] Group 5: Technological Innovations - The project features several world-first technologies, including the largest hyperbolic steel structure cooling tower and advanced coal boiler systems [5] - The energy base has a high renewable energy installation ratio of 71.8%, exceeding the 50% target set in the 14th Five-Year Plan [6] Group 6: Environmental and Social Benefits - The project is designed to reduce coal consumption by approximately 6 million tons and cut carbon dioxide emissions by about 16 million tons annually [6] - It has created 23,000 job opportunities during construction and incorporates ecological restoration measures to enhance environmental benefits [7][8]